Martin Evans, Jeff Warburton

Geomorphology of Upland Peat (eBook, PDF)

Erosion, Form and Landscape Change

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field. * * Presents the most detailed and current work to date * * Written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible * * Fully illustrated with original drawings and photographs * * Relevant and information for a broad audience working on organic sediments in various environments

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470765999
• Artikelnr.: 38202803

Autorenporträt

Martin Evans is a reader in geomorphology at the University of Manchester. Jeff Warburton is currently a reader in geomorphology in the Department of Geography at Durham University.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Editors' Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

2. The Hydrology of Upland Peatlands.

3. Sediment Production.

4. Fluvial Processes and Peat Erosion.

5. Slope Processes and Mass Movements.

6. Wind Erosion Processes.

7. Peat Erosion Forms - from Landscape toMicro-relief.

8. Sediment Dynamics, Vegetation, and Landscape Change.

9. Implications and Conclusions.

Index

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Series Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. The
Hydrology of Upland Peatlands. 3. Sediment Production. 4. Fluvial Processes
and Peat Erosion. 5. Slope Processes and Mass Movements. 6. Wind Erosion
Processes. 7. Peat Erosion Forms - from Landscape to Micro-relief. 8.
Sediment Dynamics, Vegetation, and Landscape Change. 9. Implications and
Conclusions. Index

Rezensionen

"This book is a timely, comprehensive and authoritative overview ofrecent research on peatland erosion and geomorphological change. Itaddresses a vacant niche in the wetland literature and takesforward the peatland research agenda in new and interestingdirections."
Dan Charman, University of Plymouth

"Peat is one of our most precious natural resources. Thisimportant textbook takes us through the many challenges ofresearching, understanding and restoring peatlands. Timely,instructive and comprehensive, this book has the distinction ofbeing essential to academics as well as practical conservationistsconcerned with peat."
Des Thompson, Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint NatureConservation Committee

"The most up-to-date writing on this subject. Well worththe price."
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