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Wetland Conservation and Management: Questions for Science and Society in Applying the Ecosystem Approach

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Wetlands: Functioning, Biodiversity Conservation, and Restoration

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies ((ECOLSTUD,volume 191))

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Wetland loss and degradation continues worldwide despite increasing evi- dence from the scientific community of the significant benefits these diverse ecosystems provide to humans, wildlife and the maintenance of environmen- tal conditions. The impact of this increased knowledge and awareness is con- firmed by the unprecedented interest currently in the restoration, creation and protection of wetlands. We are then confronted by the contradictory situ- ation of ecosystem destruction and re-establishment both featuring promi- nently in society ’s agenda. The challenge is to manage the processes of change so that we do not irretrievably lose assets difficult or impossible to replace and that we obtain the most appropriate balance between wetland conserva- tion and socio-economic development.

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  1. Landscape Ecology, Institute of Environmental Biology, Utrecht University, PO Box 800.84, 3508 TB, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    Roland Bobbink , Boudewijn Beltman  & Jos T. A. Verhoeven ,  & 

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    Dennis F. Whigham

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Maltby, E. (2006). Wetland Conservation and Management: Questions for Science and Society in Applying the Ecosystem Approach. In: Bobbink, R., Beltman, B., Verhoeven, J.T.A., Whigham, D.F. (eds) Wetlands: Functioning, Biodiversity Conservation, and Restoration. Ecological Studies, vol 191. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33189-6_5

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