Exotic Invasive Plants In Illinois Habitats Aquatic Ares Wetlands Lakes Streams Rivers Marshes

Wetland Plants of Illinois is the first field guide to all the vascular plants found in the wetland and aquatic habitats of Illinois. From the bogs and marshes of northeastern Illinois to the bald cypress swamps at the southern tip of the state, this book is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to these diverse habitats. Included are Illinois' plants of bogs, fens, swamps, marshes, wet meadows, and floodplain forests, plus the aquatic plants of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Fully illustrated with line drawings and many photographs, this book is an essential reference for botanists, natural resource managers, environmental consultants, students, educators, and anyone simply wanting to learn more about these fascinating places. Complete coverage of wetland and aquatic species within four major groups * Ferns and Fern Allies * Conifers * Dicots * Monocots Includes: * Over 800 plant species in 109 plant families * Each species described (including its habitat) and illustrated * Easy-to-use keys to each plant family, genus, and species * Endangered and threatened wetland plants * US Fish and Wildlife Service wetland status indicators * Native or introduced in Illinois

Aldo Leopold, father of the "land ethic," once said, "The time has come for science to busy itself with the earth itself. The first step is to reconstruct a sample of what we had to begin with." The concept he expressedâ€"restorationâ€"is defined in this comprehensive new volume that examines the prospects for repairing the damage society has done to the nation's aquatic resources: lakes, rivers and streams, and wetlands. Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems outlines a national strategy for aquatic restoration, with practical recommendations, and features case studies of aquatic restoration activities around the country. The committee examines: Key concepts and techniques used in restoration. Common factors in successful restoration efforts. Threats to the health of the nation's aquatic ecosystems. Approaches to evaluation before, during, and after a restoration project. The emerging specialties of restoration and landscape ecology.