Canadian Wetlands
Canadian Wetlands

Author: Rod Giblett

Publisher: Intellect Books

Published: 2014-12-15

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1783202513

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In Canadian Wetlands, Rod Giblett reads the Canadian canon against the grain, critiquing its popular representation of wetlands and proposing alternatives by highlighting the work of recent and contemporary Canadian authors, such as Douglas Lochhead and Harry Thurston, and by entering into dialogue with American writers. The book will engender mutual respect between researchers for the contribution that different disciplinary approaches can and do make to the study and conservation of wetlands internationally.

Wetlands and Government
Wetlands and Government

Author: Pauline Lynch-Stewart

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this paper is to describe Canada's frameworks for wetland conservation. It first describes the policy framework, looking at federal, provincial, and industry sector policies on wetlands. It then reviews the legislative framework, summarizing federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdiction & statutes concerning wetlands. The final section summarizes common themes & features found in wetland policies, discusses their evolution, and indicates issues for further study. Appendices include a discussion of wetland definitions and a summary of wetland policies & statutes by jurisdiction.

Wetlands of Canada
Wetlands of Canada

Author: Canada Committee on Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification. National Wetlands Working Group

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13:

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Covers the influencing factors, distribution, evolution, classification, regionalization and methodologies for study of the wetlands of Canada. Specific chapters are devoted to the arctic, subarctic, boreal, prairies, eastern temperate, Atlantic and Pacific regions as well as the salt marshes of Canada.

The Canadian Wetland Classification System
The Canadian Wetland Classification System

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9780662157878

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A classification system for Canadian wetlands based on the collective expertise and research of scientists across Canada. The system is provisional and subject to revision in future editions.

Wetlands, a Celebration of Life
Wetlands, a Celebration of Life

Author: Kenneth W. Cox

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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The Canadian Wetlands Task Force was established in 1991 as a result of a 1990 forum on sustaining wetlands. This final report provides recommendations on wetland policy and programs; partnerships; agricultural policy and programs; land tax, assessment, and finance issues; environmental codes and ethics; communications and education; and research, assessments, and audits. It suggests actions to be taken in these areas and challenges for the future. Also includes a list of recommendations from the 1990 forum and wetland programs in Canada.

Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems
Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems

Author: Jagtar Bhatti

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-12-20

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 142003779X

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Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems examines the effects of global climate change on intensively constructed or reconstructed ecosystems, focusing on land use changes in relation to forestry, agriculture, and wetlands including peatlands. The book begins by discussing the fragility of eco

Protecting British Columbia's Wetlands
Protecting British Columbia's Wetlands

Author: Linda Nowlan

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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Describes why wetlands are valuable and what laws in Canada and British Columbia do and fail to do to protect them. The first part of the book provides basic background information on wetlands, such as the formation and function of wetlands. The second part is an introduction to legal protection for BC's wetlands.