Wohl, Ellen
Saving the Dammed: Why We Need Beaver-Modified Ecosystems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190943523
- author:
- Wohl, Ellen
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Beavers play a crucial role in shaping river ecosystems. In "Saving the Dammed", Ellen E. Wohl explores this concept through her observations at a beaver meadow in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. Over the course of a year, she delves into the intricate world of these ecosystem engineers, revealing how their dams alter river valleys and impact local biodiversity. Wohl's detailed narrative takes readers on a journey through the beaver meadow, highlighting the benefits of these structures for flood control, habitat abundance, and nitrate reduction. By examining the effects of beaver loss across larger areas, she sheds light on the broader implications of global river alteration and wetland loss. This insightful study raises awareness about the importance of rivers as ecosystems and the vital role beavers play in sustaining them. Through her observations, Wohl provides a unique perspective on the complex relationships within these ecosystems, offering a nuanced understanding of the impact of human activities on the natural world.
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