Handbook for Restoring Tidal Wetlands

Abstract

Introduction, J. B. Zedler The Scope of This Book The Shortcomings of Restoration Ecology Theory The Lack of Predictability of Restoration Outcomes New Understanding Adaptive Restoration Restoration in Coastal Wetlands Summary and Conclusion Developing a Framework for Restoration, G. Vivian-Smith Introduction Restoration Goals Current Site Characteristics Heterogeneity in Coastal Wetland Restoration Models Constraints Posed by Human Use Stepwise Planning of Restoration Hydrology and Substrate, J.C. Callaway Background and Introduction Hydrology Substrate Planning Considerations Restoration Solutions Summary Establishing Vegetation on Restored and Created Coastal Wetlands, G. Sullivan Introduction Developing a Vegetation Strategy Plant Acquisition, Propagation, and Maintenance Planting Methods Genetic Considerations Summary Restoring Assemblages of Invertebrates and Fishes Overview Environmental Parameters Estuarine Habitat Assemblages, Functions, and Restoration Summary Restoring Assemblages of Invertebrates and Fishes, G.D. Williams and J.S. Desmond Overview Environmental Parameters Estuarine Habitat Assemblages, Functions, and Restoration Summary Assessment and Monitoring, J.C. Callaway, G. Sullivan, J.S. Desmond, G.D. Williams, J.B. Zedler Introduction Hydrology and Topography Water Quality Soils: Substrate Qualities, Nutrient Dynamics Elevation, Global Positioning Systems, and Geographic Information Systems Vegetation Invertebrates Fishes Recommendations for Minimum Monitoring Sustaining Restored Wetlands: Identifying and Solving Management Problems, J.C. Callaway and G. Sullivan Introduction Irrigation Replanting Herbivory Macroalgal Blooms Sediment Issues Exotic Plant Invasions Exotic Animal Species Human Activities Summary Conclusions and Future Directions, J.B. Zelder Overview Conclusions Appendices