Wetland ecosystem observation methods

Author: Lü Xiangguo et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book discusses the purpose and significance of field observations of wetland ecosystems in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 introduces the history and development trends of wetland ecosystem observations. Chapter 3 covers the selection and setup of observation sites for wetland ecosystems. Chapter 4 systematically elaborates on the indicator systems for wetland ecosystem observations both domestically and internationally, and proposes a suitable indicator system for field observations of wetland ecosystems in China from aspects such as atmosphere, biology, water, soil, and socioeconomics. Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 7 respectively introduce the observation methods for specific indicators in the atmosphere, biology, water, soil, and socioeconomics. In the appendix, an overview of domestic and international wetland field stations, their websites, and automated meteorological observations of wetlands are listed.