THE RIBBON OF GREEN

The University of Arizona Press, The University of Arizona Press, Raymond M. Turner

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University of Arizona Press
10 May 2007

Botany & plant sciences; Plant ecology; Wetlands, swamps, fens

Woody wetlands constitute a relatively small but extremely important part of the landscape in the southwestern United States. These riparian habitats support more than one-third of the region's vascular plant species, are home to a variety of wildlife, and provide essential havens for dozens of migratory animals. Because of their limited size and disproportionately high biological value, the goal of protecting wetland environments frequently takes priority over nearly all other habitat types. In The Ribbon of Green, hydrologists Robert H. Webb, and Stanley A. Leake and botanist Raymond M. Turner examine the factors that affect the stability of woody riparian vegetation, one of the largest components of riparian areas. Such factors include the diversion of surface water, flood control, and the excessive use of groundwater. Combining repeat photography with historical context and information on species composition, they document more than 140 years of change. Contrary to the common assumption of widespread losses of this type of ecosystem, the authors show that vegetation has increased on many river reaches as a result of flood control, favorable climatic conditions, and large winter floods that encourage ecosystem disturbance, germination, and the establishment of species in newly generated openings. Bringing well-documented and accessible insights to the ecological study of wetlands, this book will influence our perception of change in riparian ecosystems and how riparian restoration is practiced in the Southwest, and it will serve as an important reference in courses on plant ecology, riparian ecology, and ecosystem management.

By: The University of Arizona Press, The University of Arizona Press, Raymond M. Turner
Imprint: University of Arizona Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 307mm, Width: 238mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 2.052kg
ISBN: 9780816525881
ISBN 10: 0816525889
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 10 May 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for THE RIBBON OF GREEN

<i>The Ribbon of Green</i> will influence common perceptions of change in riparian ecosystems and how riparian restoration is practiced in the Southwest. --Biology Digest This is a book that any botanist, ecologist, geographer, or natural historian who works in or even just occasionally travels through Arizona or Utah should have on their shelf -- Plant Science Bulletin