Classification and Inventory of the World's Wetlands

This book brings together, for the first time, information on various wetland classification systems and wetland inventories from around the world, outlining regional, national and local wetland classifications developed in Africa, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, South America and the USA. Oriented towards the conservation and management of wetlands, these existing national and regional classification systems have been useful in providing an essential base for the development of an international system. The volume also reviews various attempts at drawing up an inventory of wetlands in different parts of the world, ranging from field and literature surveys to highly sophisticated efforts using aerial photography and satellite imaging. Audience: Workers in wetland ecology, especially those working on classification, inventory, conservation, or management of wetlands at the local, national, regional or international levels.

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Editorial. Classification and inventory of wetlands: A global overview; D.A. Scott, T.A. Jones. The current status of European wetland inventories and classifictions; J.M.R. Hughes. Classification of boreal mires in Finland and Scandinavia: A review; P. Pakarinen. Inventory and classification of wetlands in India; B. Gopal, M. Sah. Ecological significance and classification of Chinese wetlands; J. Lu. Developing wetland inventories in southern Africa: A review; A.R.D. Taylor, et al. A review of wetland inventory and classification in Australia; R.L. Pressey, P. Adam. A Geomorphic approach to global classification for inland wetlands; C.A. Semeniuk, V. Semeniuk. An evaluation of the first inventory of South American wetlands; LG. Naranjo. Canadian wetlands: Environmental gradients and classification; S.C. Zoltai, D.H. Vitt. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1979 wetland classification: A review; L.M. Cowardin, F.C. Cole. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory Project; B.O. Wilen, M.K. Bates. EMAP-Wetlands: A sampling design with global application; R.P. Novitzki. Wetland classification and inventory: A summary; C.M. Finlayson, A.G. van der Valk.