Ecology and Conservation of Estuarine Ecosystems Lake St Lucia as a Global Model
“Ecology and Conservation of Estuarine Ecosystems Lake St Lucia as a Global Model” by Renzo Perissinotto, published by Cambridge University Press on May 16, 2013, spans 486 pages and is presented in English. This book explores the complexities of Lake St Lucia, recognized as the world’s oldest protected estuary and Africa’s largest estuarine system, situated within South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It addresses the unique biodiversity, geological origins, and hydrological dynamics of the area while highlighting the challenges posed by global change and the ongoing efforts for its rehabilitation and sustainability.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the estuary’s functioning and management, drawing on over 60 years of research and management experience. The volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and environmental managers, offering insights into environmental conservation and protection, natural resources, and ecology. By detailing the management practices and ecological significance of Lake St Lucia, this work aims to provide a model applicable to similar estuarine ecosystems worldwide.
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St Lucia is the world’s oldest protected estuary and Africa’s largest estuarine system. It is also the centerpiece of South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and has been a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance since 1986. Knowledge of its biodiversity, geological origins, hydrology, hydrodynamics and the long history of management is unique in the world. However, the impact of global change has culminated in unprecedented challenges for the conservation and management of the St Lucia system, leading to the recent initiation of a project in support of its rehabilitation and long-term sustainability. This timely volume provides a unique source of information on the functioning and management of the estuary for researchers, students and environmental managers. The insights and experiences described build on over 60 years of study and management at the site and will serve as a valuable model for similar estuaries around the world.
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