Conservation management of freshwater habitats : lakes, rivers, and wetlands

In this book the authors have applied research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include: evaluation of the conservation interest of sites; practical protection and management of freshwater habitats; species conservation. Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction....Pages 1-23 The value of fresh waters....Pages 25-44 Human impacts....Pages 45-65 Evaluation of conservation interest....Pages 67-85 Protection and management....Pages 87-94 Wetland management....Pages 95-121 Lake management....Pages 123-149 River management....Pages 151-169 Species conservation....Pages 171-190 Future prospects....Pages 191-201 Back Matter....Pages 203-233