Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America
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Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America

Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation

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eBook - ePub

Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America

Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation

About this book

Comprehensive wetland analysis for conservationists, professionals, and researchers

Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation explores the challenges confronted by those managing wetland ecosystems. It offers expert analyses of specific wetland environments across South and Central America, examining how these ecosystems can be protected while sustaining the livelihoods of communities that depend upon them.

This book takes a unique comparative approach by analysing similar wetlands from different regions and continents, allowing best practices in conservation and management to emerge that are globally relevant. Each chapter is authored by recognized regional experts and covers issues like biological resources, ecosystem services including carbon sequestration and water filtration, and implemented conservation measures. Aligned with UN sustainable development goals by considering both ecological and economic value, the collection also offers:

  • Regional expert analysis of biodiversity hotspots across tropical and subtropical South and Central America, from Bolivian lowlands to the Pantanal
  • Comprehensive examination of ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, water filtration, nutrient retention, and flood mitigation
  • Conservation strategies and management practices applicable across global wetland systems
  • Case studies spanning marine and coastal wetlands, Amazonian freshwater systems, and extra-Andean subtropical wetlands
  • Discussions of threats to wetlands as well as in-depth comparisons of wetlands in different regions and continents

Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America is essential for ecologists, conservation scientists, hydrologists, and environmental and water resource managers seeking evidence-based approaches to wetland conservation. Public servants and professionals in fisheries, agriculture, and rural development will find practical guidance for balancing biodiversity protection with sustainable resource use.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394307135
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781394307142
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Geology & Earth Sciences
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. About the Editor
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Preface
  9. Chapter 1: Lowland Wetlands of Bolivia: Landscapes, Conservation, and Livelihoods
  10. Chapter 2: Marine and Coastal Wetlands of the Colombian Caribbean
  11. Chapter 3: Wetlands of Ecuador: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation
  12. Chapter 4: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation in the Matusagaratí Wetland Complex, Darién, Panamá
  13. Chapter 5: Human Pressure on the Pantanal: A Four-decade Analysis of Land Cover Changes, Ecological Degradation, and Future Prospects
  14. Chapter 6: Amazonian Freshwater Wetlands: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation
  15. Chapter 7: Wetlands of Mexico
  16. Chapter 8: Review of Wetlands in Paraguay: Ecological and Economic Importance
  17. Chapter 9: Subtropical Extra-Andean Wetlands of Argentina
  18. Index
  19. End User License Agreement

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