Anhui Wetlands

Author: Han Yiliang
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Anhui Wetlands is a systematic and comprehensive wetland research monograph compiled based on the research achievements of the first provincial wetland resource survey conducted in Anhui Province. The book first briefly introduces the concept, classification, benefits, structure, and succession of wetland ecosystems. It comprehensively elaborates on the basic overview, main types, geographical distribution, formation and evolution, and characteristics of wetlands in Anhui. It conducts an in-depth study on the biodiversity status of Anhui wetlands, including species composition, regional flora characteristics, vegetation classification, endangered levels, and rare species. It objectively analyzes the utilization status, conservation status, and threats to Anhui wetland resources, and proposes scientific conservation strategies. It provides detailed introductions to the natural, main characteristics, economic conditions, three major benefits, biological resources, and conservation management status of 26 key wetlands and 10 wetland type nature reserves across the province. Additionally, in the appendix, it systematically lists the "List of Key and General Wetlands in Anhui Province," "List of Wetland Plants in Anhui Province," and "List of Wetland Animals in Anhui Province." Based on field surveys, it uses Arc/info software to create the "Wetland Resource Distribution Map of Anhui Province" and the "Distribution Map of Wetland Nature Reserves and Nationally Key Protected Waterfowl in Anhui Province."
Anhui Wetlands systematically showcases the latest achievements in Anhui wetland research, holding theoretical significance for advancing the research of wetlands in the province to a higher level and offering substantial practical value for the sustainable utilization of Anhui's wetland resources.
This book is suitable for college and university students and teachers/researchers in wetland science, environmental science, earth science, physical geography, ecology, and biology, as well as management personnel and engineering technicians from departments such as forestry, environmental protection, agriculture, water conservancy, aquaculture, and land planning.