Plant Diversity of Some Wetlands of Doon Valley/S. Kumar and Deepali Nandwani. Dehradun, Oriental Enterprises, 2003, xiv, 70 p., 16 colour plates, figs., maps, tables, ISBN 81-85901-09.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction: I. Definition. II. Classification. III. Value of wetlands. 2. Earlier studies. 3. Wetlands of Doon Valley. 4. Mothronwala swamp. 5. Nakraunda swamp. 6. Karwapani swamp. 7. Phytodiversity: I. Mothronwala swamp. II. Nakraunda swamp. III. Karwapani swamp. 8. Threats to wetlands. 9. Conservation measures. References.

"The book on Phytodiversity of Some Wetlands of Doon Valley deals with studies on macrophyte diversity of three important wetlands sites namely Mothronwala, Nakraunda and Karwapani situated in different geographical locations in Doon Valley. The introductory chapter deals with wetlands and their classification in general followed by chapters on physical features and status of vegetation of all the three sites. The last two chapters deal with anthropogenic threats and various conservation measures suggested to save these fragile ecosystems. The book will prove useful not only to plant taxonomists, conservationists and environmentalists but also to planners and managers." (jacket)

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