' … this book is a mine of information, with clear concepts, overview tables and transect data. Wetland scientists are indebted to the editors and authors for bringing this work to completion. It will be an essential reference for institutions engaged in research on wetlands, and in teaching students about them.' Arthur J. McComb, Journal of Animal Ecology

• Preface; 1. General ecology of wetlands S. Hejny, S. Segal and I. Raspopov; 2. Primary production D. Westlake, J. Kvet, D. Dykyjová, E. Marshall and J. Ondok; 3. Further fate of organic matter J. Day Jr, E. Pieczynska and B. Úlehlová; 4. Role of decomposers in wetland B. Úlehlová; 5. The role of animals and animal communities in wetlands J. Dvorák, G. Imhof, J. Day Jr, R. Hacker, J. Holcík, K. Hudec, J. Pelikán and E. Opatrny; 6. Mineral economy and cycling of minerals D. Dykyjová and B. Úlehová; 7. Microclimate conditions and water economy of wetland vegetation J. Królikowska, P. Smíd and K. Pribán; 8. Management of wetlands S. Haslam, F. Klötzli, H. Sukopp and A. Szczepanski; Index.

' … this book is a mine of information, with clear concepts, overview tables and transect data. Wetland scientists are indebted to the editors and authors for bringing this work to completion. It will be an essential reference for institutions engaged in research on wetlands, and in teaching students about them.' Arthur J. McComb, Journal of Animal Ecology

• Preface; 1. General ecology of wetlands S. Hejny, S. Segal and I. Raspopov; 2. Primary production D. Westlake, J. Kvet, D. Dykyjová, E. Marshall and J. Ondok; 3. Further fate of organic matter J. Day Jr, E. Pieczynska and B. Úlehlová; 4. Role of decomposers in wetland B. Úlehlová; 5. The role of animals and animal communities in wetlands J. Dvorák, G. Imhof, J. Day Jr, R. Hacker, J. Holcík, K. Hudec, J. Pelikán and E. Opatrny; 6. Mineral economy and cycling of minerals D. Dykyjová and B. Úlehová; 7. Microclimate conditions and water economy of wetland vegetation J. Królikowska, P. Smíd and K. Pribán; 8. Management of wetlands S. Haslam, F. Klötzli, H. Sukopp and A. Szczepanski; Index.