Prairie potholes, the great lake deltas of the north, and other freshwater marshes play a vital role in maintaining a clean and plentiful water supply for wildlife and human use. The spawning of fish, feeding of waterfowl, water purification and retention, and erosion control are some of the functions of these wetlands. In this updated third edition, the author describes the components of the marsh, its physical structure and the many species of plant and animal life that populate it. Wetlands are dynamic communities, ...
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Prairie potholes, the great lake deltas of the north, and other freshwater marshes play a vital role in maintaining a clean and plentiful water supply for wildlife and human use. The spawning of fish, feeding of waterfowl, water purification and retention, and erosion control are some of the functions of these wetlands. In this updated third edition, the author describes the components of the marsh, its physical structure and the many species of plant and animal life that populate it. Wetlands are dynamic communities, interaction of plant and animal life creates a flow of nutrients through the system that allows the marsh to function. Climatic conditions and changes in water level are factors that influence marsh communities. Weller takes the middle ground in the battle between those who wish to drain, fill and develop wetlands, and those who wish to leave these vulnerable areas untouched. He advocates the use of natural processes, such as water level control and the activity of muskrat populations, as tools to provide maximum long-term benefits with the least amount of ecological and aesthetic disruption. Additions include a comparison of freshwater basin wetlands with swamps, tidal marsh, and other wetlands; expanded information on wetland evaluation, mitigation, and restoration; and a new glossary of current wetland terminology.
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Ex-Library-Good. 6.25 x 9.25. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Book has minor wear. Binding tight. xv + 155 pages including 4 appendixes and index. General introduction to marshes and marsh wildlife for laypersons and students with information on hunters, trappers, environmental laws, water quality, flood water retention, erosion control, soil, nutrient trapping, and related topics. wildlife includes birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, muskrat, ducks, sedges and more. Black and white illustrations.