Hydrological science and wetland restoration: some case studies from Europe

Acreman, M.C; Fisher, J.; Stratford, C.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3867-5807; Mould, D.J.; Mountford, J.O.. 2007 Hydrological science and wetland restoration: some case studies from Europe. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 11 (1). 158-169.

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Abstract/Summary

Throughout the world, wetlands are increasingly being recognised as important elements of the landscape because of their high biodiversity and goods and services they provide to mankind. After many decades of wetland destruction and conversion, large areas of wetlands are now protected under the International Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar) and regional or national legislation such as the European Union Habitats Directive. In many cases, there is a need to restore the ecological character of the wetland through appropriate water management. This paper provides examples of scientific knowledge of wetland hydrology that can guide such restoration. It focuses on the need for sound hydrological science on a range of issues including water level control, topography, flood storage, wetland connections with rivers and sustainability of water supply under climate change.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Water
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Pywell Acreman
ISSN:	1027-5606
Additional Keywords:	wetlands, restoration, hydrological science, wet grassland, oxbow lake
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment Hydrology
Date made live:	12 Dec 2007 16:23 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/1442

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