Wetlands: Biodiversity, Health, and their Role in Ecosystem Services offers a comprehensive exploration of the vital roles that wetlands play in our global ecosystem. This insightful volume adopts a holistic approach to examine the rich biodiversity, water and soil quality, and the community structures that sustain these unique environments. The book, split into four sections, delves into various ecosystem services provided by wetlands, including groundwater recharge, nutrient cycling, water and wastewater treatment, and their cultural, recreational, and tourism values. Authored by experts in the field, the chapters follow a clear structure, with step-by-step advanced monitoring techniques to address wetlands' significant role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Taking into account the contribution of wetlands towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book explores innovative biodiversity assessment techniques, the impact of environmental stressors, and the critical roles of flora, fauna, and migratory birds in maintaining wetland ecological health. With case studies illustrating practical applications, this is an indispensable resource for students of environmental science, conservationists, and researchers, offering actionable insights and recommendations for safeguarding these critical ecosystems.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1. Wetlands: formation, ecological significance, emerging threats, and pathways for sustainable conservation - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Wetlands and water quality: ecological functions, threats, and conservation strategies - p. 31 9. Chapter 3. Strengthening coastal ecosystem resilience: integrating biodiversity, water, soil health, ecosystem services, and stressors in coastal wetlands - p. 47 10. Chapter 4. Monitoring of wetlands with integrated remote sensing and geographic information system applications: a case study of Kirat Sagar wetland during 1994–2024 in Mahoba, India - p. 55 11. Chapter 5. Wetlands and Sustainable Development Goals with special reference to roles and conservation strategies - p. 73 12. Chapter 6. Conventional and advanced biodiversity assessment techniques with special emphasis on environmental DNA - p. 87 13. Chapter 7. Insect diversity, distribution, and its functional roles in wetland ecosystems of India - p. 107 14. Chapter 8. Migratory birds and their role in wetlands dynamics with special focus on the Indian wetlands/RAMSAR sites - p. 119 15. Chapter 9. Impact of water and soil pollution on the wetland ecological health and dynamics - p. 137 16. Chapter 10. Physicochemical dynamics, species richness, and conservation challenges of wetlands in the Indian Himalaya - p. 147 17. Chapter 11. Floral borders and reduced agronomic inputs in paddy fields: enhancing biodiversity and crop health in wetland ecosystems - p. 157 18. Chapter 12. Wetlands of Himachal Pradesh: biodiversity reservoirs in the Northwest Himalaya - p. 175 19. Chapter 13. Status of Delhi wetlands: a case study of Yamuna Biodiversity Park wetland, ecosystem services, conservation, and management - p. 189 20. Chapter 14. Ecological and socioeconomic impacts of pollution on Indonesian wetlands - p. 203 21. Chapter 15. Linkage between wetlands and wellbeing to enhance ecosystem services: a sustainable approach - p. 215 22. Chapter 16. Protecting wetlands from invasive species through effective communication strategies—a mini review - p. 229 23. Chapter 17. Fisheries and aquaculture in wetland ecosystems: assessing benefits, risks, and future prospects - p. 245 24. Chapter 18. Role of coastal wetlands and mangrove ecosystem in different ecosystem services and human health - p. 265 25. Chapter 19. Valuing wetland ecosystem services: mapping the state of the art of research in India - p. 281 26. Index - p. 293
Wetlands: Biodiversity, Health, and their Role in Ecosystem Services offers a comprehensive exploration of the vital roles that wetlands play in our global ecosystem. This insightful volume adopts a holistic approach to examine the rich biodiversity, water and soil quality, and the community structures that sustain these unique environments. The book, split into four sections, delves into various ecosystem services provided by wetlands, including groundwater recharge, nutrient cycling, water and wastewater treatment, and their cultural, recreational, and tourism values. Authored by experts in the field, the chapters follow a clear structure, with step-by-step advanced monitoring techniques to address wetlands' significant role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Taking into account the contribution of wetlands towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book explores innovative biodiversity assessment techniques, the impact of environmental stressors, and the critical roles of flora, fauna, and migratory birds in maintaining wetland ecological health. With case studies illustrating practical applications, this is an indispensable resource for students of environmental science, conservationists, and researchers, offering actionable insights and recommendations for safeguarding these critical ecosystems.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1. Wetlands: formation, ecological significance, emerging threats, and pathways for sustainable conservation - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Wetlands and water quality: ecological functions, threats, and conservation strategies - p. 31 9. Chapter 3. Strengthening coastal ecosystem resilience: integrating biodiversity, water, soil health, ecosystem services, and stressors in coastal wetlands - p. 47 10. Chapter 4. Monitoring of wetlands with integrated remote sensing and geographic information system applications: a case study of Kirat Sagar wetland during 1994–2024 in Mahoba, India - p. 55 11. Chapter 5. Wetlands and Sustainable Development Goals with special reference to roles and conservation strategies - p. 73 12. Chapter 6. Conventional and advanced biodiversity assessment techniques with special emphasis on environmental DNA - p. 87 13. Chapter 7. Insect diversity, distribution, and its functional roles in wetland ecosystems of India - p. 107 14. Chapter 8. Migratory birds and their role in wetlands dynamics with special focus on the Indian wetlands/RAMSAR sites - p. 119 15. Chapter 9. Impact of water and soil pollution on the wetland ecological health and dynamics - p. 137 16. Chapter 10. Physicochemical dynamics, species richness, and conservation challenges of wetlands in the Indian Himalaya - p. 147 17. Chapter 11. Floral borders and reduced agronomic inputs in paddy fields: enhancing biodiversity and crop health in wetland ecosystems - p. 157 18. Chapter 12. Wetlands of Himachal Pradesh: biodiversity reservoirs in the Northwest Himalaya - p. 175 19. Chapter 13. Status of Delhi wetlands: a case study of Yamuna Biodiversity Park wetland, ecosystem services, conservation, and management - p. 189 20. Chapter 14. Ecological and socioeconomic impacts of pollution on Indonesian wetlands - p. 203 21. Chapter 15. Linkage between wetlands and wellbeing to enhance ecosystem services: a sustainable approach - p. 215 22. Chapter 16. Protecting wetlands from invasive species through effective communication strategies—a mini review - p. 229 23. Chapter 17. Fisheries and aquaculture in wetland ecosystems: assessing benefits, risks, and future prospects - p. 245 24. Chapter 18. Role of coastal wetlands and mangrove ecosystem in different ecosystem services and human health - p. 265 25. Chapter 19. Valuing wetland ecosystem services: mapping the state of the art of research in India - p. 281 26. Index - p. 293
