Wetlands of Ireland: Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic Value: Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic...

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Marinus Otte

Wetlands of Ireland

Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic Value: Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic Value...

Marinus Otte

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University College Dublin Press
10 January 2019

Wetlands, swamps, fens; Management of land & natural resources

"Ireland is famous - or notorious - for its wet and mild climate. Because on average more water precipitates than evaporates, the island is rich in wetlands - marshes, swamps, fens, bogs, lagoons, floodplains and wet meadows, to name but a few. Many place names in Ireland refer to wet places. Words derived from the Irish language are used to refer to a particular type of wetland, such as ""callows"" for the floodplains of the River Shannon, or ""turlough"" for a type of ephemeral wetland found almost exclusively in Ireland. This book brings together specialists in wetland science discussing a wide range of topics from an Irish perspective, including the ecology, fauna, vegetation and distribution of various types of wetlands; the use of wetlands for wastewater management; the archaeology of wetlands; and protection and conservation. It is intended for a wide audience of wetland enthusiasts - not just for professionals, but also for those who through their hobbies have a passion for those wet and wild places."

Edited by: Marinus Otte
Imprint: University College Dublin Press
Country of Publication: Ireland
Dimensions: Height: 247mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 717g
ISBN: 9781900621885
ISBN 10: 1900621886
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10 January 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Life in wetland environments, Marinus L. Otte. Distribution, ecology and uses of wetlands in Ireland: salt marshes, T. G. F. Curtis; uniquely Irish 1 - Spartina in Ireland, Mark McCorry, Tom G. F. Curtis and Marinus L. Otte; coastal lagoons, Brenda Healy; peatlands - fens and bogs, Gerard J. Doyle and Colman O Criodain; callows and floodplains, Stephen Heery; uniquely Irish 2 - corncrakes on the Shannon Callows, Catherine Casey; turloughs, Roger Goodwillie and Julian D. Reynolds; vegetation of turloughs, Roger Goodwillie; fauna of turloughs and other wetlands, Julian D. Reynolds; uniquely Irish 3 - the turlough form of Ranunculus repens, Deirdre Lynn and Stephen Waldren; wetland woods, John R. Cross and D. L. Kelly; canals and canal banks, Brigid Johnston; constructed wetlands for treatment of waste water, Feidhlim Harty and Marinus L. Otte; uniquely Irish 4 - an experimental wetland for treatment of sulphate-rich mine water at Tara Mines, Marinus L. Otte, Aisling D. O'Sullivan, Ciara Finnegan, Eric Brady and Declan Murray. The wetlands - aspects of general interest: birds of Irish wetlands - a review, Richard G. W. Nairn; the archaeology of Irish bogs, Barry Raftery; the value of wetlands, Marinus L. Otte; conservation and management of wetlands in Ireland, Gerard Clabby; conclusion, Marinus L. Otte. Appendix: Pointers to sources of information on wetlands - databases, internet addresses.

Reviews for Wetlands of Ireland: Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic Value: Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic Value

"""a valuable edition to the bookshelf of all who have an interest in ecology and the formation of our island."" Bookview Ireland July 2003 ""No one book had brought all the wetlands together, or made the case for their conservation. Distribution, Ecology, Uses and Economic Value is the subtitle, leaving little room to wonder what wetlands are 'good for'."" Irish Times, August 2003 ""Never was a book so needed to highlight the importance of Ireland's wetlands, many of which are under pressure from building activities, especially in coastal areas and particularly in estuaries ... easy to understand and a wonderful present for a family. It is a must for libraries, policy makers and especially local authority planners."" Sherkin Comment 2007"