Wetland Soils

Wetland Soils

Author: Michael J. Vepraskas

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-09-15

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 1420026232

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Covering wetlands soils from Florida to Alaska, Wetland Soils: Genesis, Hydrology, Landscapes, and Classification provides information on all types of hydric soils. With contributions from soil scientists who have extensive field experience, the book focuses on the soil morphology of the wet soils that cover most wetlands from the subtropics northw


Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality

Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality

Author: James Lumeng

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780788143205

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This guide adapts concepts that can serve as a catalyst to help change public attitudes about what the ideal lakeshore property should look like, so as to enhance both wildlife & lake water quality. It coins the term lakescaping to describe the concept of landscaping on shoreland property. Chapters: life at the water's edge; the lake ecosystem; solving lakeshore problems with a buffer zone; designing lakeshore landscapes; site preparation & plant installation; maintenance; shoreline stabilization; good stewardship practices; & lakescaping examples. Appendices: plant list, invasive non-native plant species, glossary, etc. Profusely illustrated with color photos & drawings. Ring binding.