{"product_id":"practical-handbook-for-wetland-identification-john-g-lyon-9781439838914","title":"Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation","description":"\u003cp\u003eWetland identification, although theoretically straightforward, is not cut and dry as a practice. Despite the time and expense, it is an economic and environmental necessity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to the Practice of Wetland Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of the bestselling \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation\u003c\/strong\u003e offers solutions to real-world problems in the scientific and regulatory aspects of wetlands. The authors present characteristics and indicators of wetlands that are the focus of the jurisdictional issue, and discuss strategies and methods for making wetland identifications and delineations that meet federal requirements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new in the Second Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of increased options for scientific evaluation of problematic areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore details on definition of wetlands, description of their functions, and delineation methods used to assess their extent \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLay examination of legal questions, regulatory\/permitting requirements, statutes, and other guidance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on the latest techniques for conducting wetland evaluations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploration of advances in mapping, surveying and remote sensing technologies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the most basic delineation methods and procedures have not changed since the first edition, the availability and power of advanced mapping, remote sensing and surveying technologies have advanced the science. Low and higher altitude aerial imagery, geographic information system (GIS) databases, easily accessible land cover maps, and fine resolution satellite data are just a few of the resources available. In spite of these advances, it is still difficult to find practical directions on how to gather needed data in the literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdated and revised to reflect changes in the science and technology, the second edition brings together technical criteria, field indicators, and vital regional information in clear language and focused practical utility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John G. Lyon,Lynn Krise Lyon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439838917\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439838914\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/21\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 223","brand":"John G. Lyon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113551671551,"sku":"9781439838914","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a45b0244-e43b-4bf1-8ad2-6cee4ebbea94.jpg?v=1769615766","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/practical-handbook-for-wetland-identification-john-g-lyon-9781439838914","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}