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The Everglades Handbook: Understanding The Ecosystem, Fourth Edition
This fourth edition covers the key subjects of previous editions with major updates of the new science and understanding If there ever was a necessary book for Everglades advocates students authors members of government and their agencies The Everglades Handbook Understanding the Ecosystem is an absolute must! -Nathaniel P Reed from the Foreword"This book is far and away the best guide now in print to Everglades issues -- authoritative well-illustrated well-indexed and readable" - Martha Musgrove retired Miami Herald journalist founding President of the Decision Makers Forum and Southeast Regional Director of the Florida Wildlife Federation"Given the astonishing breadth and depth of scientific activities in the Everglades Tom Lodge once again illustrates his savvy as an articulate science
writer in condensing the complex dynamics of this remarkable ecosystem In summary the Handbook reviews a vast literature into a compelling read about the natural treasures of the Everglades"-Evelyn E Gaiser Executive Director School of Environment Arts and Society and Associate Dean College of Arts & Sciences Florida International University modified from Wetlands (2011) 31The fourth edition presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved This more detailed coverage includesComputer modeling and its applications to the Everglades environmentQuantified role of water flow in shaping the Everglades landscapeThe origin and evolution of fixed tree islandsSulfur and related mercury as wetland pollutantsUp-to-date summary of
the now quantified economic benefits of restoration shown to be far in excess of the costThe Everglades Handbook Understanding the Ecosystem Fourth Edition is a scholarly reference packed cover to cover with scientific information about the ecosystem of the Everglades - taking into account how drastically the Everglades has changed Topically the book covers disciplines ranging from ecology geology climatology hydrology anthropology to conservation biology Written in Tom Lodge's trademark accessible style this extensively researched text is essential reading for anybody trying to understand the challenges we face in restoring this unique ecosystem
writer in condensing the complex dynamics of this remarkable ecosystem In summary the Handbook reviews a vast literature into a compelling read about the natural treasures of the Everglades"-Evelyn E Gaiser Executive Director School of Environment Arts and Society and Associate Dean College of Arts & Sciences Florida International University modified from Wetlands (2011) 31The fourth edition presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved This more detailed coverage includesComputer modeling and its applications to the Everglades environmentQuantified role of water flow in shaping the Everglades landscapeThe origin and evolution of fixed tree islandsSulfur and related mercury as wetland pollutantsUp-to-date summary of
the now quantified economic benefits of restoration shown to be far in excess of the costThe Everglades Handbook Understanding the Ecosystem Fourth Edition is a scholarly reference packed cover to cover with scientific information about the ecosystem of the Everglades - taking into account how drastically the Everglades has changed Topically the book covers disciplines ranging from ecology geology climatology hydrology anthropology to conservation biology Written in Tom Lodge's trademark accessible style this extensively researched text is essential reading for anybody trying to understand the challenges we face in restoring this unique ecosystem
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