Wetland Indicators: A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification

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The currect concept of wetland and the use of various plant, soil, and other indicators for wetland identification in the United States are presented in detail. The reader learns how to identify, describe, classify and delineate American wetlands. Overall, the information in this book gives a thorough understanding of the state-of-knowledge about the science behind wetland delineation and improved insight for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of current delineation practice. For readers outside the U.S., the basic concepts and practices serve as an example and guide towards defining, mapping and protecting the enormous wetlands around the globe. TOC:Wetland definitions.- Wetland concepts for identification and delineation.- Plant indicators of wetlands and their characteristics.- Vegetation sampling and analysis for wetlands.- Soil indicators of wetlands.- Wetland identification and boundary delineation methods.- Problem wetlands and field situations for delineation.- Wetland classification.- Wetlands of the United States: an introduction with emphasis on their plant communities.- Wetland mapping and photointerpretation.