{"product_id":"9781394307135","title":"Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWetlands: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThammineni Pullaiah\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature \/ Environmental Conservation \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive wetland analysis for conservationists, professionals, and researchers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation\u003c\/i\u003e explores the challenges confronted by those managing wetland ecosystems. It offers expert analyses of specific wetland environments across South and Central America, examining how these ecosystems can be protected while sustaining the livelihoods of communities that depend upon them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book takes a unique comparative approach by analysing similar wetlands from different regions and continents, allowing best practices in conservation and management to emerge that are globally relevant. Each chapter is authored by recognized regional experts and covers issues like biological resources, ecosystem services including carbon sequestration and water filtration, and implemented conservation measures. Aligned with UN sustainable development goals by considering both ecological and economic value, the collection also offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional expert analysis of biodiversity hotspots across tropical and subtropical South and Central America, from Bolivian lowlands to the Pantanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive examination of ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, water filtration, nutrient retention, and flood mitigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConservation strategies and management practices applicable across global wetland systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies spanning marine and coastal wetlands, Amazonian freshwater systems, and extra-Andean subtropical wetlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussions of threats to wetlands as well as in-depth comparisons of wetlands in different regions and continents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWetlands of Tropical and Subtropical South and Central America\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for ecologists, conservation scientists, hydrologists, and environmental and water resource managers seeking evidence-based approaches to wetland conservation. Public servants and professionals in fisheries, agriculture, and rural development will find practical guidance for balancing biodiversity protection with sustainable resource use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThammineni Pullaiah (retired)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Professor of Botany in the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, India. He served as President of the Indian Botanical Society and President of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and was a member of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394307135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352064684172,"sku":"9781394307135","price":199.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394307135.jpg?v=1780192404","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394307135","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}