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Spatial ecological-economic analysis for wetland management : modelling and scenario evaluation of land use /

In all parts of the world wetlands are endangered by human activities and development. This book approaches the study of wetlands management and development policy by using integrated ecosystem modelling that builds upon insights from hydrology, ecology and economics.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Bergh, Jeroen C. J. M. van den, 1965-
Other Authors: Barendregt, Aat, 1951-, Gilbert, Alison J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Wetlands and science; 3 Integrated modelling and assessment; 4 Theoretical framework and method of integrated study; 5 The Vecht area: history, problems and policy; 6 Development scenarios for the Vecht area; 7 The spatial
  • ecological model: hydrology and ecology; 8 The spatial
  • economic model: agriculture, nature conservation and outdoor recreation; 9 Performance indicators for the evaluation; 10 Evaluation of the scenarios; 11 Conclusions: policy and research implications; References; Index.