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Tidal Marsh Restoration

A Synthesis of Science and Management

Editors:

  1. Charles T. Roman

    1. University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, USA

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  2. David M. Burdick

    1. Department of Natural Resources and the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, University of New Hampshire, USA

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  • The research studies and management experience of marsh restoration in the New England/Atlantic Canada region are arguably the greatest concentration of information on this subject available, and this book will be the first synthesis and interpretation of this information for a broad professional and academic audience
  • The combination of scientists and practitioners makes the volume particularly valuable for people around the world working on salt marsh restoration
  • The importance of salt marsh ecosystems as biologically productive systems and the relative paucity of available information on effective restoration mean that this book will be of great interest to the target audience

Part of the book series: The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration (SPER)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. A Synthesis of Research and Practice on Restoring Tides to Salt Marshes

      • Charles T. Roman, David M. Burdick
      Pages 3-10

  3. Synthesis of Tidal Restoration Science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-12
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    3. Biogeochemical Responses to Tidal Restoration

      • Shimon C. Anisfeld
      Pages 39-58

    4. Vegetation Responses to Tidal Restoration

      • Stephen M. Smith, R. Scott Warren
      Pages 59-80

    5. Ecology of Phragmites australis and Responses to Tidal Restoration

      • Randolph M. Chambers, Laura A. Meyerson, Kimberly L. Dibble
      Pages 81-96

  4. The Practice of Restoring Tide-Restricted Marshes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-145
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    3. Salt Marsh Restoration in Rhode Island

      • Caitlin Chaffee, Wenley Ferguson, Marci Cole Ekberg
      Pages 157-164

    4. Restoration of Tidal Flow to Salt Marshes:

      • Hunt Durey, Hunt Durey, Timothy Smith, Marc Carullo
      Pages 165-172

    6. Restoration of Tidal Flow to Salt Marshes:

      • Jon Kachmar, Elizabeth Hertz
      Pages 183-190

    7. Salt Marsh Tidal Restoration in Canada’s Maritime Provinces

      • Tony M. Bowron, Nancy Neatt, Danika van Proosdij, Jeremy Lundholm
      Pages 191-209

  5. Integrating Science and Practice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211
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    3. Recovering Salt Marsh Ecosystem Services through Tidal Restoration

      • Gail L. Chmura, David M. Burdick, Gregg E. Moore
      Pages 233-251
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About this book

Tidal Marsh Restoration provides the scientific foundation and practical guidance necessary for coastal zone stewards to initiate salt marsh tidal restoration programs. The book compiles, synthesizes, and interprets the current state of knowledge on the science and practice of salt marsh restoration, bringing together leaders across a range of disciplines in the sciences (hydrology, soils, vegetation, zoology), engineering (hydraulics, modeling), and public policy, with coastal managers who offer an abundance of practical insight and guidance on the development of programs.

The book is an essential work for managers, planners, regulators, environmental and engineering consultants, and others engaged in planning, designing, and implementing projects or programs aimed at restoring tidal flow to tide-restricted or diked salt marshes.

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Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, USA

    Charles T. Roman

  • Department of Natural Resources and the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, University of New Hampshire, USA

    David M. Burdick

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About the editors

Roman earned a B.S. in resource development from the University of Rhode Island, an M.A. in botany from Connecticut College, and a Ph.D. in marine studies from the University of Delaware. He serves on editorial boards for several professional journals and on several executive committees, including the New England Estuarine Research Society. He is the author of more than sixty articles and reports pertaining to his research on coastal ecosystems and has coedited a book on estuaries.

Burdick earned a Ph.D. in Marine Sciences from the Louisiana State University in 1988 and a B.S. in Chemistry, cum laude, from the Hobart College in 1977. Among others he is active in the Executive Committee of the Masters Program in Environmental Education; Steering Committee of the Salt Marsh Restoration Group, Global Program of Action Committee; as Treasurer of the New England Estuarine Research Society; in the Technical Advisory Board of the Great Bay Coast Watch; as Panel member, CAL FED - Estuarine Restoration Program; and in the Advisory Committee, of the Education and Outreach Program, Restore America's Estuaries. He has (co-)authored/edited a lot of publications.

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