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The latest cutting-edge research on flood pulsing and wetlandrestoration in North America Presenting the latest research from leaders in the field ofrestoration ecology, Flood Pulsing in Wetlands reflects the currentmovement to incorporate flood pulsing into wetland restorationefforts. Emphasizing how integral flood pulsing is to successfulwetland restoration, the book's contributors provide descriptionsof restoration projects across North America in which flood pulsinghas been primarily used to restore beneficial hydrodynamicconditions to floodplain areas, and improve or save vegetation,wildlife, and terrain. Detailing the importance and applicability of recreatingflood-pulsed conditions on floodplains for successful restoration,the first chapter introduces the concept of flood pulse and itsunique role in wetland restoration. The following chapters detailthe strategies and results of individual projects and the impactflood pulsing had on the projects' overall goals. Case studiesdetail the history of each region, such as the Southwest, includingthe Sonoran Desert communities and the Middle Rio Grande theMissouri River in Montana the Illinois River Valley and theSoutheast, including Brushy Lake, Arkansas. Also documented is themost famous case of flood pulsing used in the restoration of anentire landscape, the Kissimmee River project. Approaches used torestore specific plant and animal populations, the uniqueecological concerns of each region, and the future outlook for eacharea are fully described. Extensive bibliographies for each chapter make Flood Pulsing inWetlands: Restoring the Natural Hydrological Balance the essentialreference for restoration ecologists, consultants in wetlandrestoration, government and restoration agency employees, landmanagers, ecologists, foresters, and geologists.