Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation

This new edition of a bestseller further defines wetlands, describes their functions, and presents a variety of methods used to assess the extent of wetlands. It offers solutions to real-world problems and covers important subjects such as methods for identifying and delineating wetland boundaries and evaluating wetlands using aerial photography. It covers indicators of hydrological, chemical, and biological processes and information on soil surveys and plant measurements. Fully revised, this new edition has added content in the areas of wetland regulation and permitting, legal considerations, and includes updated mapping and surveying techniques.