| Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 709 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)) |
| Contents |
Introductory and Basic Eco-biological Aspects of Wetlands -- Ecology and History of Wetland Research: Operating Scientific Principles of Eco-dynamics of Wetland Ecosystem with Special Reference to East Kolkata Wetland, India -- Diversity and Classification of Wetlands in International and National Perspectives -- Ecosystem Services and Values of Wetlands with Special Reference with East Kolkata Wetlands -- Eco-biological Uniqueness of East Kolkata Wetland, a Ramsar Site in India -- Basics of Remote Sensing Techniques Applicable in Wetlands Ecosystems -- Biodiversity and Its Functional Significance: Case Studies from East Kolkata Wetlands -- Pollution, Environmental Perturbation and Consequent Loss of Wetlands -- Bio-monitoring and Bio-remediation of the Ecological Changes in Wetlands: Case Studies from East Kolkata Wetlands -- Sustainable Management and Conservation Strategies of Wetlands with Special Reference to East Kolkata Wetland, India -- Conclusion on Eco-biological Uniqueness of Wetland Ecosystem with Special Reference with East Kolkata Wetlands, India |
| Summary |
This book discusses current knowledge and challenges with the ecological management and conservation of wetlands, with a focus on the East Kolkata Wetlands of India. This area is referred to as a Ramsar Site, a designation given to areas with special protection statuses, since it is the largest natural waste recycling system in the world. The site faces many threats to its biodiversity and ecosystem functioning due to anthropogenic activity in the region, and therefore an assessment of the ecosystem services, bio-ecological uniqueness, and issues stemming from climate change and human impacts is needed to develop protection strategies for the future ecological functioning and sustainability of the wetlands. The authors use GIS and remote sensing techniques to assess and monitor harmful industrial and environmental impacts on the wetlands, and to inform mitigation and conservation strategies in the face of ongoing threats such as pollution, habitat destruction and bioinvasion. The book also highlights various social and economic aspects tied to the functioning and management of the wetlands, along with ecological, biological, and physio-chemical considerations. The study will be of use to students and researchers in aquatic ecology, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability and conservation, as well as to environmental planners, engineers, andpolicymakers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Wetland management -- India -- Kolkata
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Wetland conservation -- India -- Kolkata
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Wetland ecology -- India -- Kolkata
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Wetland conservation
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Wetland ecology
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Wetland management
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India -- Kolkata
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sanyal, Poulomi, author
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Ray, Ratnadeep, author
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| ISBN |
9783031092534 |
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3031092538 |
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