Conservation Management of Freshwater Habitats, 1997 Lakes, rivers and wetlands Conservation Biology Series, Vol. 9

In this book the authors have applied research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include: evaluation of the conservation interest of sites; practical protection and management of freshwater habitats; species conservation.

Forward. Introduction. The value of fresh waters. Human impacts. Evaluation of conservation interest. Protection and management. Wetland management. Lake management. River management. Species conservation. Future prospects. Appendix A: glossary. References. Index.

In this book the authors have applied research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include evaluation of the conservation interest of sites , practical and management of freshwater habitats , species conservation. It incorporates management of wetlands and open waters in one volume.