Book Description
Praise for the previous editions of Wetlands:

"Wetlands, the field of study, would not be what it is without Wetlands, the book."
——Bill Streever, Wetlands, 2001

"The Third Edition of this highly successful book manages to set new standards in presentation and content to confirm its place as the first point of reference for those working or studying wetlands."
——Chris Bradley, University of Birmingham, UK, Regulated Rivers: Research and Management

"This book is the wetlands bible...the most wide-ranging [book] on the subject."
——Carl Folke, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Land Use Policy

"The single best combination text and reference book on wetland ecology."
——Joseph S. Larson, University of Massachusetts, Journal of Environmental Quality

"First on my list of references to recommend to someone new to wetland policy management or science."
——Jay A. Leitch, North Dakota State University, Water Resources Bulletin

For more than two decades, William Mitsch and James Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for ecologists, land use planners, and water resource managers worldwide—a comprehensive compendium of the state of knowledge in wetland science, management, and restoration.

Now Mitsch and Gosselink bring their classic book up to date with substantial new information and a streamlined text supplemented with a support web site. This new Fourth Edition maintains the authoritative quality of its predecessors while offering such revisions as:

• Refocused coverage on the three main parts of the book: 1. An introduction to the extent, definitions, and general features of wetlands of the world; 2. Wetland science; and 3. Wetland management.

• New chapter on climate change and wetlands that introduces the student to the roles that wetlands have in climate change and impact that climate change has on wetlands.

• Increased international coverage, including wetlands of Mexico and Central America, the Congolian Swamp and Sine Saloum Delta of Africa, the Western Siberian Lowlands, the Mesopotamian Marshland restoration in Iraq, and the wetland parks of Asia such as Xixi National Wetland Park in eastern China and Gandau Nature Park in Taipei, Taiwan. This expanded coverage is illustrated with over 50 wetland photographs from around the world.

• Several hundred new refer?ences for further reading, up-to-date data, and the latest research findings.

• Over 35 new info boxes and sidebars provide essential background information to concepts being presented and case studies of wetland restoration and treatment in practice.

Customer Reviews (7)

Fast paced Wetlands
The Mitsch & Gosselink Wetlands 4th edition arrived promptly and in very good condition as was claimed it would by the seller.

Wetlands is a very useful resource
This book is very helpful in understanding the various aspects and dynamics relating to wetlands. It includes management, legal, and various other topics of importance to wetland biologists, wildlife students or researchers working in wetland delineation or consultation.

good wetland text
Overall, this is a very good text on wetlands (for students and professionals both).However, I personally feel that a entire chapter could be devoted to wetland soils and wish that this book gave a better presentation of wetland soils.Furthermore, a great deal of research has been performed in Boreal wetlands and Boreal Prairie wetlands of Canada yet the Canadian literature is somewhat lacking in this text.Its still the best option out there for professors.

Applauded by this Environmental Engineer PE!
There is no better book for learning about wetlands that I have found.Many students find hydrology difficult, but this book lays this critical process out clearly, with excellent illustrations and diagrams.

This book helps the biotic oriented student understand the abiotic processes in clear and simple language.

I will never part with my copy, and reference it often!

The Wetlands Textbook
I first picked this book up to consider a career as a wetland scientist (among other things) and instantly dove into the heaps of information provided. It is well written and easy to read with nicely labelled sections. I found that it had all sorts of information on the subject. It is highly useful.

To date, this is THE book to get in the field. If you get any book on the subject, this is it. I was only mildly surprised after reading through much of it to find that it's the only textbook in my graduate class on wetland ecology and management and there appears to be no competition as a textbook.

In short, it's very readable and immensely useful: A combination you can't go wrong with. ... Read more

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Designed as a textbook, this volume is an important, up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible survey in ecology of freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Prominent wetland scholars address the physical environment, geomorphology, biogeochemistry, soils, and hydrology of both freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Careful syntheses review how hydrology and chemistry constrain wetlands plants and animals. In addition, contributors document the strategies employed by plants, animals, and bacteria to cope with stress. Focusing on the ecology of key organisms, each chapter is relevant to wetland regulation and assessment, wetland restoration, how flood pulses control the ecology of most wetland complexes, and how human regulation of flood pulses threatens wetland biotic integrity. Ideal for the classroom, this book is a fundamental resource for anyone interested in the current state of our wetlands. ... Read more

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A detailed account of the biology and ecology of vascular wetland plants and their applications in wetland plant science, Wetland Plants: Biology and Ecology presents a synthesis of wetland plant studies and reviews from biology, physiology, evolution, genetics, community and population ecology, environmental science, and engineering. It provides a thorough discussion of the range of wetland plants adaptations to conditions such as life in water or saturated soils, high salt or high sulfur, as well as low light and low carbon dioxide levels.The authors include the latest research on the development of plant communities in newly restored or created wetlands and on the use of wetland plants as indicators of ecological integrity and of wetland boundaries. Over 140 figures, including over 70 original photographs, allow you to visualize the concepts, 40 tables give you easy access to definitions and data, and international examples provide you with a broad base of information.The growing consensus in wetlands literature and research suggests that methods are needed to assess the ecological health or integrity of wetlands, to set goals for wetland restoration, and to track the status and trends of wetlands. Wetland plants are emerging as important indicators, and becoming an important part of this research. Wetland Plants: Biology and Ecology contains up-to-date information on this increasingly important area in wetlands technology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

VERY GOOD BOOK!
This is probably the best ecological wetland plant book that is out there right now.Very detailed.Explains it all.

easy reading, good reference
Scientific in nature, but still easy to read.An excellent reference for anyone beginning the study of wetlands. Includes one chapter on constructed/treatment wetlands. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Very good.
For its coverage area, I'd give this book a five, but absent is information from mountain wetlands and those from the east side of the Cascades (although the author makes no pretenses about this). Although I understand the absence of east-side plants, given the number on montane wetlands on the west-side, the lack of coverage plants in these habitats is problematic.Another negative is the presence of photographic plates rather than photographs accompanying plant descriptions.In this day and age of computer publishing technology, there is no excuse for this.That said, the line drawings are excellent and the absence of accompanying photgraphs doesn't detract much.The information presented on each species is tremendous and extremely thorough.Contrary to many other regional wetland guides with which I am familiar, submersed aquatic plants are given appropriate coverage.Maps are crisp and clear and leave little to the imagination.Simply put, if you want to know nearly everything there is to know about a plant that could be found in a lowland west-side wetland, this book will tell you about it.Anyone with interest in wetlands in the coastal Northwest should get this book.

Awesome Field Guide for the Wetland Scientist or Hobbyist!
I am a wetland scientist and environmental planner.I use Sarah Cooke's book on a regular basis for the identification of wetlands.This book is awesome!The CLEAR pictures, plant keys, and plant descriptions areexteremely useful.The plant field indicator status is a help for thewetland delineator.Sarah's book is a MUST for any outdoor's enthusiast,developer, wetland scientist, or environmental planner!

A fantastic guide to identify wetland plants with drawings
This is a must for anyone working with wetlands. It has descriptions, drawings and photos of most wetland plants. ... Read more

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The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world…and right in their own backyards. ... Read more

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This outstanding new book examines the planning, design, construction, and operation of wetlands used for water quality treatment. Treatment Wetlands is the first comprehensive book to systematically describe all aspects of this new technology. Topics include all major wetland configurations, wastewater sources, and combinations of climatic conditions. This complete reference contains detailed information on wetland ecology, wetland water quality, selection of appropriate technology, design for consistent performance, construction guidance, and operational control through effective monitoring. Design approaches that can be tailored to specific wetland treatment projects are also included. Rule-of-thumb methods, regression-based empirical design approaches, and rational methods are explained facilitating wetland design based on multi-parameter input conditions. ... Read more

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Comprehensive Reference
An outstanding volume.Extrememly well organized and comprehensive.Aimed at serious practitioner or professional engineer needing quantitative methods and process understanding.This is more than an engineering design manual - a thorough extremely well organized treatment of treatment wetlands.Restoration scientists and practitioners using simple "permanent pools" in stormwater wetlands will benefit from the wetland science and process engineering organized here into the best current reference available. ... Read more

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From the desert to the rain forest, animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. Explore the world's habitats and the animals that make these places their homes. ... Read more

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"Ralph Tiner transforms `wastelands' into national treasures. His book provides an accessible introduction to wetland ecology and management for students, the public, and wetland scientists."—Aram J. K. Calhoun, associate professor of wetland ecology, University of Maine

Praise for previous edition:

Named one of the Best Science Books for Junior High and High School Readers 1998 in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources by the American Association for the Advancement of Science

"If you want a comprehensive introduction and field guide to wetlands, written by one of America's most broadly knowledgeable wetlands biologists, Tiner's book is it."—Barbara Bedford, Cornell University

In the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions.

In Search of Swampland also provides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations—many of which are new to this edition—of more than 300 plants and 200 animals. Clear identification keys, information on how to distinguish typical hydric or "wet" soils from dryland soils, and general procedures for identifying wetlands in the field make this book an indispensable resource for readers with little or no training in wetland science, as well as for the scientist or amateur naturalist. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent text on wetlands
I got this book as a research reference in order to assist me in wetland delineations.It covers hydric soils, wetland hydrology, and wetland vegetation in a clear and comprehensive way.I recommend this board to everyone from the wetland scientist to the interested average Joe.

Great introductory text
I teach a short course in wetlands to students who are primarily non-scientists. My students love this book, as do I.Technical issues are discussed in a way that is accessible to the general reader AND clearly explains the concepts.I highly recommend this volume both to other instructors and to individuals with an interest in the natural history of wetlands.

Excellent coverage of a timely topic
I have an interest in wetlands science and this book gives an excellent introductory review of the topic. The drawings are excellent; but I wish that there were more color plates of the flora and fauna; this, of course,would have raised the cost of the book. The bibliography at the end of thechapters are helpful if you need more information. The controversial areaof hydric soils is also covered very well.

Overall a very good firstbook. ... Read more

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Understand the current concept of wetland and methods for identifying, describing, classifying, and delineating wetlands in the United States with Wetland Indicators - capturing the current state of science's role in wetland recognition and mapping. Environmental scientists and others involved with wetland regulations can strengthen their knowledge about wetlands, and the use of various indicators, to support their decisions on difficult wetland determinations. Professor Tiner primarily focuses on plants, soils, and other signs of wetland hydrology in the soil, or on the surface of wetlands in his discussion of Wetland Indicators. Practicing - and aspiring - wetland delineators alike will appreciate Wetland Indicators' critical insight into the development and significance of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and other factors.Features · Shows 55 color plates, documenting wetland indicators throughout the nation - with more than 34 soil plates and aerial photos · Illustrates other wetland properties with more than 50 figures · Provides over 60 tables, including extensive tables of U.S. wetland plant communities and examples for determining hydrophytic vegetation Contents Wetland Definitions Wetland Concepts for Identification and Delineation Plant Indicators of Wetlands and Their Characteristics Vegetation Sampling and Analysis for Wetlands Soil Indicators of Wetlands Wetland Identification and Boundary Delineation Methods Problem Wetlands and Field Situations for Delineation Wetland Classification Wetlands of the United States: An Introduction, With Emphasis on Their Plant Communities Wetland Mapping and Photointerpretation ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Great Book- Very Resourceful
I got this book in a very timely manner and actually had it for the first day of class- let me tell you that RARELY happens.

Not helpful
I did not find this book very helpful when it came to identification. It did help with classification and mapping.

Wetland Indicators by R.W. Tiner
This book is very well put together and provides a wealth of information on Wetland Indicators.If you are just learning about wetlands, what is in them, and how to identify different ones, then this book will be GREAT for you!

Very Useful
This book is a good overview of Wetland Delineations. I bought it for the mapping information and found it useful when using GIS for Wetland Delineation Maps ... Read more

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A fun exploration of one of the most interesting eco-systems in the North America. With delightful full-color illustrations and lively descriptions to help in identifying wetland types (swamp, marsh, or pond), plants, and animals, America's Wetlands becomes an enjoyable family learning experience.

*Learn to distinguish animal tracks and sign
*Provides a list of common and scientific names, detailed species information, maps, resource list, and a glossary
*Also includes information on wetland areas open to the public ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Great book for kids.
An important subject in an easy to read book that combines art and learning.Good book.Who said learning can't be fun?

Very Disappointed
If you are looking for a book that will be truly informative on wetlands, this is not it.To start with the positive, we have purchased books by this author/illustrator in the past, and have been happy with them - America's Prairies and Grasslands, for example.However, these books seem to be laid out in the same way - by geographic area.That is not necessarily a bad idea; withgrasslands, the different types are largely dispersed geographically.But not so much with wetlands.There are marshes all over the U.S.!This kind of book would be much more usable if arranged by type of wetland.

Furthermore, some types of major wetlands are omitted entirely - salt marshes, for example.If you want to know what grows/lives there, you won't find it in this book.

Lastly, a big problem I have with this book is that areas that are not wetlands at all, such as pond or lakes, are heavily included.The author states that she has included them because "many wetland species live alongside or nearby these areas," but they were simply out of place and could be confusing to a child learning about wetlands.

Better choices are Wetlands by Darlene Stille, unfortunately textbookish, but does have some good general information, and Leapfrogging Through Wetlands by Nancy Field (Our daughter really liked this one; I thought it was okay, and it did have an interesting format).

Lively, fun, interesting
For a youngster this is the perfect introduction to an ecosystem found almost everywhere in the country. (Actually, I'm no youngster and I found the level was just right for me too.)

The illustrations are a delight--and accurate; the text quirky with sound science and bits of fun entertaining trivia.

If you're one of the few who doesn't have a wetland nearby, then you'll find some other books in this series that might cover your area (Prairies, Mountains, Deserts too) ... Read more

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Reveiw of the Filed Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Southeastern United States
This book was very well written and an extremely good guide for field identification of wetland and wetland type plants.I wish there were a few more color photographs, but the leaf ID drawings are excellent. ... Read more

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The Professional's must have
This book and its companion, the Monocotyledons,are THE required books for all professionals who need a reference to identify wetland plants in the southeast.It is not a book for the hobby naturalist unless they are prepared for the technical terms and presentation.It is not a "fieldguide" but an office reference for indentifying plants collected inthe field.It is worth the price if you identify plants for a living.Buythe Monocotyledons as well. ... Read more

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This guide describes more than 330 plant species with hints for distinguishing easily confused species and notes on endangered plants and wildlife. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

...but not exclusively Oregon
Although the author is admittedly part of the vibrant botany research community in the Corvallis-Eugene area, many of the species found in Western Oregon are found also in similar habitats in Western Washington and far NW Calif.Very few, if any, plants are described for east of the Cascades.The range for the book is clearly stated in the introduction. Note that as a wetland delineator, I find it to be excellent for a field reference for many typical wetland and fringe species.For specific identification, though, a flora such as Hitchcock's _Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest_ (5 vol. set) or the abbreviated _Flora of the Pacific Northwest_ is more appropriate.

Very Oregon-centered
I was dissapointed with this book.It is separated by region, the Willamette Valley section being about half the book.If I lived, there, it would have been a great reference.But its coverage of other areas is not complete enough for my taste. ... Read more

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A comprehensive field guide, fully illustrated with color photographs, to the trees, wildflowers, fishes, insects, birds, and other natural wonders of North America's rivers, lakes, and swamps. ... Read more

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crayfish?
This is a very beautiful field guide, but where are the crayfish?

A beautiful, helpful gudebook!
This is the 3rd book in the "Audubon Society Nature Guides" series that I've purchased, and they continue to be a pleasure to read and use.For anyone who lives near, will be travelling to, or has a general interest in Wetlands, this book is an essential.Not only is it beautifully illustrated and easy to use, but it's also a great general guide to Wetlands in the US.I am in the Chicagoland region, and almost all of the book applies to our area.Highly reccomeded for anyone from the novice to Wetland professional. ... Read more

Book Description
A primer introducing the principles and practices of wetland design. Covering the creation, restoration, enhancement, and construction of designed wetlands, this book provides a practical guide for wetland design on a local, site-specific scale, and reviews the impact of wetland design projects on the environment. More than 150 key principles and practices of wetland design and planning are presented, accompanied by detailed illustrations and case studies. 150 illustrations. ... Read more

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Wonderful! Highly recommended!
I quite enjoyed reading this with kids, and they enjoyed repeating and memorizing the words.The illustrations are lovely and provide plenty to talk about. ... Read more