Wetlands of Ireland: Distribution, ecology, uses of economic value.
Author: OTTE, Marinus L. (Editor).
University College Dublin Press, 2003. 256 pages. Illustrated. Paperback.
“Ireland is famous or notorious for its wet and mild climate. Because on average more water precipitates than evaporates, the island is rich in wetlands - marshes, swamps, fens, bogs, lagoons, floodplains and wet meadows, to name but a few. Many place names in Ireland refer to wet places. Words derived from the Irish language are used to refer to a particular type of wetland, such as ‘callows’ for the floodplains of the River Shannon, or ‘turlough’ for a type of ephemeral wetland found almost exclusively in Ireland.
This book for the first time brings together specialists in wetland science discussing a wide range of topics from an Irish perspective, including the ecology, fauna, vegetation and distribution of various types of wetlands; the use of wetlands for wastewater management; the archaeology of wetlands; and protection and conservation. It is intended for a wide audience of wetland enthusiasts not just for professionals, but also for those who through their hobbies have a passion for those wet and wild places.
Wetlands in Ireland have traditionally been viewed as smelly, dangerous places, best avoided or ‘reclaimed’. Surprisingly few books have been written on the diversity and ecology of Irish wetlands. But attitudes have been changing, and around the world wetlands are now regarded as invaluable ecosystems, rich in resources and providing important ecological services.”
Contents include information on salt marshes, coastal lagoons, peatlands, callows and floodplains, corncrakes on the Shannon Callows, turloughs, canals and canal banks, birds of Irish wetlands, archaeology of Irish bogs, etc.
ISBN: 1900621894