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Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses »

Authors: Gary Libby, Donald F. Harker, Kay Harker, Jean Mackay
ISBN-13: 9780471472735, ISBN-10: 0471472735
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: September 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Gary Libby

GARY LIBBY is an ecologist with EcoTech, Inc., of Frankfort, Kentucky.

DONALD F. HARKER is cofounder and President of Communities by Choice, in Bend, Oregon, an organization dedicated to advancing sustainable community development.

KAY HARKER is manager of The Planning and Program Coordination branch of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection.

JEAN MACKAY is director of educational programs at Audubon International, an environmental organization in Selkirk, New York.

Book Synopsis

The management of wetlands is often an area of uncertainty. This book instructs golf course superintendents on how to successfully manage different types of wetlands and also offers information on the fundamentals of conservation and restoration.

Covers general information about wetlands as well as the fundamental practices in restoration and conservation
Discusses seven types of wetlands with regard to management
Case studies provide a look at golf courses that currently manage wetlands successfully
Includes over fifty photographs providing a rich visual resource
Appendices provide contact and regulatory information about wetland management, creation and restoration

	Foreword	ix
	Preface	xi
	Acknowledgments	xiii
Chapter 1	Introduction to Wetlands	1
	What Are Wetlands?	2
	Why Are Wetlands Important?	4
	Types of Wetlands	7
	Estuaries	7
	Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	7
	Lakes and Ponds	9
	Marshes and Wet Meadows	9
	Forested Wetlands	9
	Shrub Wetlands	10
	Bogs	11
Chapter 2	Conservation of Wetlands	13
	Identifying and Protecting Natural Wetlands	14
	Wetland Protection	15
	Incorporating Wetlands Into Managed Areas	20
	Natural Landscaping	27
	Importance of Vegetation Zones	29
	Transition to the Terrestrial Environment	31
Chapter 3	Restoring and Creating Wetlands	35
	What is Wetland Restoration?	36
	Hydrology	41
	Soils	42
	Vegetation	42
	Additional Suggestions	43
	Site Preparation	43
	Choosing and Obtaining Appropriate Wetland Plants	44
	Design Considerations	47
	Ecological Succession	47
	Controlling Exotic Species	53
	Wildlife Considerations	59
Chapter 4	Structure, Biology, Restoration, and Management of Wetlands by Type	61
	Estuaries	62
	Physical Characteristics of Estuaries	62
	Plants and Animals of Estuaries	65
	Restoration and Management of Estuaries	67
	Key Species by Region	69
	Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	71
	Physical Characteristics of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	71
	Plants and Animals of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	77
	Restoration and Management of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	79
	Key Species by Region	80
	Lakes and Ponds	88
	Physical Characteristics of Lakes and Ponds	88
	Plants and Animals of Lakes and Ponds	97
	Restoration and Management of Lakes and Ponds	104
	Key Species by Region	105
	Marshes and Wet Meadows	113
	Physical Characteristics of Marshes and Wet Meadows	113
	Plants and Animals of Marshes and Wet Meadows	113
	Restoration and Management of Marshes and Wet Meadows	118
	Key Species by Region	120
	Forested Wetlands	126
	Physical Characteristics of Forested Wetlands	126
	Plants and Animals of Forested Wetlands	128
	Restoration and Management of Forested Wetlands	129
	Key Species by Region	129
	Shrub Wetlands	134
	Physical Characteristics of Shrub Wetlands	134
	Plants and Animals of Shrub Wetlands	135
	Restoration and Management of Shrub Wetlands	135
	Key Species by Region	135
	Bogs	138
	Physical Characteristics of Bogs	138
	Plants and Animals of Bogs	139
	Restoration and Management of Bogs	140
	Key Species by Region	140
Chapter 5	Golf Courses and Wetlands	145
	Past and Present Roles of Wetlands on Golf Courses	145
	Opportunities for Integrating Wetlands on Golf Courses	146
	Wetlands on Existing Golf Courses	147
	New Golf Course Developments	149
	Golfer and Community Education	151
	Environmental Management Planning	151
	Self-Assessment Checklist for Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses	153
Appendix A	Common and Scientific Names of Organisms	159
Appendix B	Wetland Resources	169
Appendix C	Wetland Regulatory Issues	175
	Glossary	183
	Bibliography and References	187
	About the Authors	193
	Index	195