The Botany of Mangroves. 2nd ed

'When P. B. Tomlinson first wrote his botanical account of mangroves three decades ago, these much-maligned trees were largely unknown as the places of wonder and value that many have come to appreciate today. His words have truly placed mangroves in a much better light - better understood and better valued. This new edition, with its cogent updates on mangrove plants and their associates, along with informative colourful plates, is once again needed to inspire and motivate a new generation of devotees. Mangrove shorelines are threatened by the current double dilemma of global climate change coupled with increasing human demands and direct pressures. Natural ecosystems like mangroves are in serious retreat and decline. With this second edition of The Botany of Mangroves, we have a point of reference, and an opportunity to revisit the all-encompassing view seen from the ample shoulders of P. B. Tomlinson.' Norman C. Duke, Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER), James Cook University, Townsville Review of the previous edition: 'This book should be required reading for any serious student of mangroves.' Ariel E. Lugo, Ecology Review of the previous edition: '… a precise treatment of mangrove botany …' Howard J. Teas, Economic Botany Review of the previous edition: '… of considerable value to students and professionals alike. I can warmly recommend it.' C. J. Humphries, Oryx