Author: ed. Parikh Jyoti, Datye Hemant
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Sage Publications
Year: 2003
Volume: of Wetlands ublicatiop 8
Pages: 444
ISBN: 9780761996026
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Wetland, Sustainable, Biodiversity
Classification: 333.918
Shelf: C7R1
Accession No: B955
Contents: List of Tables and Figures Foreword by Ian Johnson Message by P.V. Jayakrishnan Message by Walter Reid Preface Introduction 1- Overview of Indian Wetlands 2- Wetlands Mapping: A Remote-Sensing Perspective 3- Coral Reef Ecosystem 4- Mangrove Ecosystems of India: Status, Management and Policy 5- Wetlands and River System: Some Experiments in Their Ecodevelopment Planning and Integration
Abstract: This book, *Sustainable Management of Wetlands: Biodiversity and Beyond*, explores the critical role of wetlands in India, focusing on their biodiversity, ecosystem services, and management. It covers topics such as wetland mapping through remote sensing, the status of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, and their integration with river systems. The text emphasizes a holistic approach to wetland management, balancing ecological conservation with socio-economic development. With contributions from experts like Ian Johnson, P.V. Jayakrishnan, and Walter Reid, the book offers valuable insights and solutions for sustainable wetland conservation, serving as a key resource for policymakers and practitioners.