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Saltmarsh Conservation, Management and Restoration

Coastal habitats provide the link between the land and the sea. They are dynamic, combine to form ecosystems of great complexity and provide significant areas for wildlife. Their landscapes are treasured by visitors, painters and musicians. They also provide locations for significant economic activi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Doody, J. Patrick
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
Series:Coastal Systems and Continental Margins
Subjects:
Conservation Biology
Earth System Sciences
Human Geography
Environmental Management
Physical Geography
Ecology 
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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