Book Description
This is a report defining a new classification & understanding of wetland processes. It introduces the concept of WETMECS - different wetland mechanisms - which are important alongside pH & fertility to define wetland habitats.
Author : Great Britain. Environment Agency
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 22,3 MB
Release : 2009-03
Category : Environmental impact analysis
ISBN : 9781849110044
This is a report defining a new classification & understanding of wetland processes. It introduces the concept of WETMECS - different wetland mechanisms - which are important alongside pH & fertility to define wetland habitats.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 29,24 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Wetland conservation
ISBN : 9781849110037
Author : B. D. Wheeler
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 29,28 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9781857055375
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Science and Technology Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 35,73 MB
Release : 2006-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780104008706
Water Management : 8th report of session 2005-06, Vol. 2: Evidence
Author : Jo Treweek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 22,56 MB
Release : 2009-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 1444313290
The world's ecosystems are increasingly threatened by human development. Ecological impact assessment (EcIA) is used to predict and evaluate the impacts of development on ecosystems and their components,thereby providing the information needed to ensure that ecological issues are given full and proper consideration in development planning. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) has emerged as a key to sustainable development by integrating social, economic and environmental issues in many countries. EcIA has a major part to play as a component of EIA but also has other potential applications in environmental planning and management. Ecological Impact Assessment provides a comprehensive review of the EcIA process and summarizes the ecological theories and tools that can be used to understand, explain and evaluate the ecological consequences of development proposals. It is intended for the many individuals and companies involved in EIA and EcIA, as well as other areas of environmental management where impacts on ecosystems need to be evaluated. It will benefit planners, regulators, environmental consultants and scientists and will also provide an invaluable sourcebook and guide for the growing number of undergraduate students taking courses in applied ecology, EIA and related topics in environmental science. A practical management guide for the increasing numbers of practitioners of EcIA. A rapidly expanding subject driven by the proliferation of environmental legislation worldwide.
Author :
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 44,77 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1134107986
Author : Great Britain. Environment Agency
Publisher :
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 2003
Category :
ISBN : 9781844322718
Author : R.P. Farrell
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 28,39 MB
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 1786205513
The Cretaceous Chalk aquifers of Northern Europe underlie and support many sensitive ecosystems whilst at the same time being an important source of drinking water. Understanding, managing and protecting this valuable asset has always been a challenge and this volume brings together 25 papers representing current knowledge of the Chalk across a variety of thematic sections. The contributions look at aquifer properties, geology and karst; groundwater monitoring in the Chalk; groundwater management; groundwater-fed wetlands; engineering in the Chalk; heat and solute transport; diffuse pollution; and point source pollution. Geographically, the book includes studies undertaken in England, France, Belgium and Denmark. As well as academic papers, many of the chapters are practitioner focused and the editors hope that anyone working in Chalk groundwaters in Northern Europe, whether in academic, consultancy, water company or regulatory roles, will find this book an invaluable resource.
Author : D. Dudley Williams
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 22,35 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Aquatic biology
ISBN :
"Situated on the western margin of Europe, Wales has been moulded by the erosional and depositional power of its fresh waters by virtue of high rainfall interacting with extensive regions of bedrock and post- Ice Age glacial debris. The result is a still evolving landscape rich in upland bogs, springs, mountain streams and lakes, rivers running through deeply eroded valleys, and large, lowland rivers meandering across wide floodplains into estuaries and the sea. Subsequent chapters bring together, for the first time, the combined expertise of a group of scientists whose intimate and collective knowledge of the Welsh aquatic landscape is unparalleled. The authors begin by describing the knowledge base of these important habitats, emphasising the structure and role of their plant, animal, and microbial communities. Upon this are built chapters that review the pioneering role of Welsh river studies in the development of running water science and, very poignantly, assess the high degree of human alteration of the principality's riverine ecosystems. These are followed by chapters that discuss the need for further scientific study, management, conservation, restoration and education so that future impacts on Welsh waters may be understood and minimised. Throughout the book flows the underlying theme that there has been and always will be a close link between water resources and the development of Welsh society."--Publisher's description.
Author : William Sobol
Publisher :
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 24,19 MB
Release : 2017-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781682864630
This book traces the progress of hydrology and hydrogeology and highlights some of their key concepts and applications. Hydrology refers to the study of the movement, quality and distribution of the water on our planet as well as other celestial bodies. The three main sub-fields of hydrology are ground water hydrology also known as hydrogeology, surface water hydrology and marine hydrology. This text will provide significant information about these rapidly growing fields. It will give in-depth knowledge about the latest advances within this area and its uses in earth sciences. The book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further. In this book, using case studies and examples, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the different concepts of hydrology and hydrogeology as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.