The Land Use Ecology and Conservation of Broadland Author:Martin George
. . .“This is one ‘of those rare books which, it can truly be said, will not be superseded for at least a generation”. Natural World
. . . “it has much to offer all who are interested in wetland ecology and everyone working in countryside planning or nature conservation”. British Wildlife
. . . “The first-hand insights and fund of experience set out by Dr George make this a truly remarkable study, both in its comprehensiveness and detail”. The Geographical Journal
. . . “This beautifully illustrated book enhances understanding of the Broads and is a fitting tribute to a man who is a real expert, not just a well-informed pundit”. East Anglian Daily Tlmes
Synopsis: Broadland forms one of the most important wetland systems in Britain. This book describes the area’s scenery and physical setting, and outlines the reasons why we know that the lakes which give their name to the region are flooded peat pits dating back to medieval times. The broads (of which there are about 50), and the fens and drained marshland which adjoin them, have undergone major ecological and land-use changes over the past five centuries. These are described in detail, as are the intense recreational and tourist pressures to which the region is currently subject and the steps taken by various conservation agencies to safeguard its ecological importance.
Date of Publication: Paperback ISBN: 1 85341 100 0 Paperback Weight: 2100 grams Paperback Price: £23.00 Pages: 558 Images: 58 Book Dimensions: 210 x 295 (mm)
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