Synthesizes Decades of Research on Vernal Pools Science
Pulling together information from a broad array of sources, Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America is a guide to the issues and solutions surrounding seasonal pools. Drawing on 15 years of experience, the editors have mined published literature,
Autorentext
Aram J. K. Calhoun, Phillip G. DeMaynadier
Zusammenfassung
Synthesizes Decades of Research on Vernal Pools Science Pulling together information from a broad array of sources, Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America is a guide to the issues and solutions surrounding seasonal pools. Drawing on 15 years of experience, the editors have mined published literature,
Inhalt
Valuing and Conserving Vernal Pools as Small-Scale Ecosystems. Physical Setting: Classification, Hydrology, and Identification. Classification of Vernal Pools: Geomorphic Setting and Distribution. Hydrology and Landscape Connectivity of Vernal Pools. Remote and Field Identification of Vernal Pools. Biological Setting: Principal Flora and Fauna. Flora of Northeastern Vernal Pools. Diversity and Ecology of Vernal Pool Invertebrates. Ecology and Conservation of Pool-Breeding Amphibians. Population and Genetic Linkages of Vernal-Pool Associated Amphibians. The Importance of Vernal Pools to Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals. Conserving Vernal Pools in Human-Modified Landscapes. Vernal Pool Conservation Policy: The Federal, State, and Local Context. Chemical Contamination of Vernal Pools. Conserving Vernal Pool Wildlife in Urbanizing Landscapes. Conserving Vernal Pool Amphibians in Managed Forests. Conservation Planning for Pool-Breeding Amphibians Using Spatial Tools: An Application of the Landscape Species Approach. Vernal Pools as Outdoor Laboratories for Educators and Students. Conserving Vernal Pool Habitat Through Community-Based Conservation. Index.