The Fresh Waters of Scotland
A National Resource of International Significance
Published on 11. July 1994
Book
Hardback
450 pages
978-0-471-94462-1 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Freshwater Group, this volume contains comprehensive information on the fresh waters of Scotland. It describes how the extensive use of this natural resource for fresh water supplies, hydro-electricity, fisheries and aquaculture, tourism and recreation has produced threats. Present water management practices and future developments are discussed at both national and international levels.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 172 mm
Weight
1380 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-94462-1 (9780471944621)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
DEFINING, CLASSIFYING AND EVALUATING THE RESOURCE: History of Freshwater Science; Running Waters; Standing Water; USING THE RESOURCE: Water Supply; Tourism and Recreation; PRESSURES ON THE RESOURCES: Eutrophication; Acidification, River Flow Regulation; INTEGRATING CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT: Pollution Control; Planning; Nature Conservation.