2 The Delta’s Physical Environment and Landforms

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Foreword ix
4. 1 Introduction 1
5. A The Delta as a Physical and Biological System
6. 2 The Delta’s Physical Environment and Landforms 15
7. 3 Natural History Flora and Vegetation 57
8. 4 Natural History Fauna and Wildlife 119
9. B Processes of Change in the Delta
10. 5 Climate and Climate Change Principles and Processes 149
11. 6 Physical and Hydrological Processes of Change 167
12. 7 The Natural Record of Change in the Delta 203
13. 8 The Historic Record of Change in the Delta 227
14. D Human Activity in the Delta
15. 9 Human History Prior to the 20th Century 291
16. 10 Human History After 1900 315
17. 11 Human Effects Upon the Delta Region 361
18. E The Future
19. 12 The Future 441
20. Acknowledgements 455
21. References 459
22. Glossary 491
23. Appendices 501
24. A The Physical Delta 503
25. B The Ecological Importance of the Delta 509
26. C Biota of the Delta 519
27. D Gazetteer and Map of the Peace-Athabasca Delta 577
28. Index 588
29. About the Author 597