European Wet Grasslands Biodiversity, Management and Restoration

About this book

There is growing scientific and political concern over the loss of, and damage to, biodiverse lowland wet grassland on a European scale. This book examines the status and biodiversity of European lowland wet grasslands, giving information on their hydrology and management, especially for conservation objectives, and investigations concerning the restoration of these endangered habitats. A balance is struck between the different elements of the wet grassland landscape, with contributions dealing with flora, fauna (invertebrates and birds), and the physical and chemical elements.

Contents

Partial table of contents: Wet Grasslands: A European Perspective (C. Joyce P. Wade). STATUS. The Conservation of Lowland Wet Grassland in England (R. Jefferson P. Grice). The Ecology of Floodplain Grasslands in Estonia (L. Truus A. Tonisson). BIODIVERSITY. The Formation, Vegetation and Management of Sea-Shore Grasslands in West Estonia (E. Puurmann U. Ratas). The Important Habitats and Characteristic Rare Invertebrates of Lowland Wet Grassland in England (M. Drake). MANAGEMENT. Dynamics of Plant Litter in Riparian Meadows: Setting a Reference for Management (S. Xiong C. Nilsson). Managing Water for Wetland Ecosystems: A Case Study (A. Armstrong S. Rose). RESTORATION. Residual Effects of Phosphorus Fertilization on the Restoration of Floristic Diversity to Wet Grassland (J. Tallowin, et al.). Restoration of a Target Wet Grassland Community on Ex-Arable Land (S. Manchester, et al.). Glossary. Vascular Plant Nomenclature. Index.

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