Review by Choice Review
An incredible amount of wetland information is packed into Tiner's guidebook, which is designed to help the reader understand and appreciate US liquid assets. Written in a nontechnical style, the book is divided into two parts. A wetland primer identifies wetland types--hydrology, soils, vegetation and wildlife. A pictorial section follows, primarily line drawings of characteristic flora and fauna associated with wetlands. The excellent color plates show various wetland and soil types. The appendix features an SOS on saving our remaining wetlands, wetlands one can explore, a glossary, and references for further reading. This book should be widely available in municipal, school, and college libraries. All levels. W. A. Niering; Connecticut College
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Review by Library Journal Review
Tiner, a noted wetlands ecologist, has an evident affection for swamps, marshes, and bogs. In this readable yet comprehensive book, he proves to be an enthusiastic guide to all aspects of the wetland environment. In the first section, he gives a narrative description of wetland formation, function, and value. In addition to in-depth explanations of wetland science, Tiner offers the reader a view of ancillary sciences such as hydrology and archaeology. He concludes here with a chapter on the status of wetlands, reviewing trends in their destruction and protection. In the second half of the book he presents an identification guide with descriptions and line drawings of wetland plants and animals. He also includes a chapter on hydric soils, the swampy and soggy ground underlying all wetlands. Recommended as a good introduction to wetland ecology for academic and larger public libraries.Randy Dykhuis, Michigan Library Consortium, Lansing (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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