Wetland Ecosystems

Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wetland ecosystems, here is a complete introduction to wetland ecosystem types and modeling. Drawn from Bill Mitsch's encyclopedic Wetlands, this text provides a basic introduction to ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, and systems ecology and modeling. Revising original chapters and adding new content to include the latest research finding and regulatory requirements, the book presents in-depth coverage of the seven dominant wetland ecosystem types found worldwide. With foundational information on every aspect of wetland ecosystems, this is an ideal supplemental text for advanced courses as well as introductory ecology courses.

WILLIAM J. MITSCH, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Natural Resources and Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mitsch has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize and the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.

JAMES G. GOSSELINK, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. He has been awarded the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.

CHRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University.

LI ZHANG, PhD, is Assistant Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University.

Preface
Introduction
Ecosystems
Wetland Ecosystems
Importance of Wetland Ecosystems
Coastal Wetlands
Tidal Salt Marshes
Tidal Freshwater Wetlands
Mangrove Wetlands
Freshwater Swamps and Marshes
Freshwater Swamps
Freshwater Marshes
Peatlands
Geographic Extent
Hydrology and Peatland Development
Biogeochemistry
Vegetation
Consumers
Ecosystem Function
Ecosystem Approaches to Wetland Science
Mesocosms
Whole-Ecosystem Experimental Wetlands
Freshwater Marshes
Mathematical Models
Conclusions
Odum Language Symbols
References
General Index
Organism Index
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