Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management

Wetlands can be managed to store carbon and offset losses from land-use changes and natural drivers, with research studies from around the world demonstrating how environmental management can improve carbon sequestration while enhancing wetland health and function.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Wetlands, remarkable natural treasures, possess a remarkable ability to absorb atmospheric carbon and prevent its subsequent release, thus facilitating long-term storage. These invaluable ecosystems can be purposefully managed to offer a natural solution to combat climate change, as well as to mitigate the direct losses of wetlands resulting from various land-use changes and natural forces. Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management presents a comprehensive compilation of wetland research studies from across the globe, showcasing how environmental management can enhance carbon sequestration while simultaneously improving the health and functionality of wetlands.

Volume highlights encompass:

An overview of carbon storage within the landscape
An introduction to wetland management practices
Comparisons of natural, managed, and converted wetlands
The impact of wetland management on carbon storage or loss
Techniques for scientific assessment of wetland carbon processes
Case studies covering tropical, coastal, inland, and northern wetlands
A primer for carbon offset trading programs and how wetlands can contribute

The American Geophysical Union, an esteemed organization dedicated to advancing discovery in Earth and space science, plays a pivotal role in disseminating scientific knowledge and providing valuable resources to researchers, students, and professionals. Through its publications, the Union strives to foster a deeper understanding of our planet and its complexities, contributing to the betterment of humanity.

Weight: 1506g
Dimension: 286 x 216 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119639282