{"product_id":"saltmarsh-by-clive-chatters-9781399404822","title":"Saltmarsh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Saltmarshes are often remote, inhospitable places, neither land nor sea, as hard to pin down as they are to navigate. In this saline odyssey, Clive Chatters has explored his favourite creeks, pools and mudflats to bring us an absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and history of this scarce and mysterious habitat. There are Tadpole Shrimps, and rare sedges, waders and Wild Celery – even inland saltmarshes – in this \u003ci\u003etour de force\u003c\/i\u003e by a superb naturalist and writer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBRETT WESTWOOD\u003c\/i\u003e, naturalist, author and radio presenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaltmarsh\u003c\/i\u003e by Clive Chatters delves into one of Britain’s most diverse and dynamic landscapes. Saltmarshes abound around our shores but may also be found inland and at altitude where water, salt, and vegetation combine. The species they support range from extreme rarities of specialised habitats to the more commonplace residents of coastal wetlands. This landscape is of international importance for migratory birds, endemic plants, and a remarkable variety of invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClive Chatters possesses a lifelong connection to saltmarshes. In this fifth volume of the \u003ci\u003eBritish Wildlife Collection\u003c\/i\u003e, he celebrates their natural history and diversity, from the distinctive marshes in the Scottish Highlands to the urban remnants of the Thames estuary now encompassed within the capital. Through examining the history of these complex habitats, readers gain insights into their development and their relationship with people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to their exceptionally diverse natural history, saltmarshes provide food and medicine, play a pivotal role in flood defence and carbon sequestration, and have inspired artistic endeavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854816628972,"sku":"9781399404822","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c5e84443218abe5422f68b11beeb35bb.jpg?v=1759264513","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/saltmarsh-by-clive-chatters-9781399404822","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}