The Historical Ecology Handbook

The Historical Ecology Handbook
Author: Dave Egan
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2005-08-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1597260339

A fundamental aspect of the work of ecosystem restoration is to rediscover the past and bring it into the present-to determine what needs to be restored, why it was lost, and how best to make it live again. This handbook makes essential connections between past and future ecosystems, bringing together leading experts to offer a much-needed introduction to the field of historical ecology and its practical application by on-the-ground restorationists. - from publisher description.

Hydraulics of Dams and River Structures

Hydraulics of Dams and River Structures
Author: Farhad Yazdandoost
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2004-04-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482298325

This book comprises the papers of the International Conference on Hydraulics of Dams and Rivers Structures, held in Tehran, 26-28 April 2004. The topics covered include air-water flows, intakes and outlets, hydrodynamic forces, energy dissipators, stepped spillways, scouring and sedimentation around structures, numerical approaches in river hydrody

Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems - Volume I

Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems - Volume I
Author: Eric Wolanski
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2009-10-20
Genre:
ISBN: 1905839057

Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems theme is a component of Encyclopedia of Natural Resources Policy and Management, in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The theme guides the reader through various pathways followed by surface water on earth. It describes the dominant processes that govern how organisms interact with water and with each other, and how they in turn can modify water properties. This knowledge is important for humanity. Indeed, only by understanding our actions impacts upon water, and the animals and plants living in it, can we learn to exploit water, marine and fresh-water habitats and the living organisms, without destroying the resources on which our livelihood and very survival depend. The Theme on Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems discusses matters of great relevance to our world such as: Freshwater Wetland Resources and Biology; Problems, Restoration and Conservation of Lakes and Rivers; Coastal Regions; The Oceans and Seas; Oceanic Islands These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.