Freshwater Ecology and Conservation: Approaches and Techniques

This practical manual provides a comprehensive review of approaches and techniques for measuring, monitoring, and conserving freshwater ecosystems, emphasizing the need for a sound ecological framework to understand individual, community, catchment, and landscape-level interactions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2018
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This comprehensive and practical manual delves into the realm of freshwater ecology and conservation, offering a state-of-the-art review of the approaches and techniques employed to measure, monitor, and safeguard these vital ecosystems. It serves as a single, accessible synthesis of the vast body of literature currently scattered across manuals, toolkits, journals, handbooks, grey literature, and websites, providing a consolidated resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

To achieve successful conservation outcomes, a robust ecological framework is paramount. This framework necessitates a comprehensive assessment and understanding of individual species, their communities, catchments, and landscapes. Freshwater ecologists must possess a deep knowledge of hydrochemical storages and fluxes, the physical systems shaping freshwater ecosystems at both catchment and landscape scales, and the spatial and temporal processes that sustain species assemblages and their dynamics.

A thorough grasp of these diverse processes and the methodologies employed to study them is essential for effective conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, researchers and practitioners can unravel the complexities of these systems, develop innovative solutions, and ensure the long-term sustainability of these invaluable resources.

This manual serves as a valuable tool for anyone seeking to advance their understanding of freshwater ecology and conservation. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for measuring, monitoring, and protecting freshwater ecosystems, fostering a deeper appreciation for their ecological significance and promoting sustainable practices for a thriving planet.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 184 x 278 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198766421