Combating Desertification With Plants

Author : D. Pasternak,Arnold Schlissel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461513278

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Combating Desertification with Plants by D. Pasternak,Arnold Schlissel Pdf

The conference "Combating Desertification with Plants" was held in Beer Sheva, Israel, from November 2-5, 1999, and was attended by 70 participants from 30 countries and/or international organisations. Desertification - the degradation of soils in drylands - is a phenomenon occurring in scores of countries around the globe. The number of people (in semiarid regions) affected by the steady decline in the productivity of their lands is in the hundred millions. The measures required to halt and reverse the process of desertification fall into many categories - policy, institutional, sociological-anthropological, and technical. Although technical "solutions" are not currently in vogue, the conference organizers felt that perhaps the pendulum had swung too far in the direction of "participatory approaches." Hence IPALAC - The International Program for Arid Land Crops - whose function is to serve as a catalyst for optimizing the contribution of plant germplasm to sustainable development in desertification-prone regions - felt the time was opportune for providing a platform for projects where the "plant-driven" approach to development finds expression. Some 45 papers were delivered at the conference, falling into the categories of this volume: Overview, Potential Germplasm for Arid Lands, Introduction, Domestication and Dissemination of Arid Land Plants, Land Rehabilitation, and Mechanisms of Plant Transfer. The conference was funded by UNESCO (Division of Ecological Sciences), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, and MASHAV, Israel's Center for International Development Cooperation.

Author : G. Ali Heshmati,Victor R. Squires
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400766525

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Combating Desertification in Asia, Africa and the Middle East by G. Ali Heshmati,Victor R. Squires Pdf

This book is about the ‘how’ of desertification control as opposed to an analysis of the ‘why’ and fills a gap in the desertification-related literature in that it shows what to do in situations ranging from fixing mobile sands to arresting accelerated soil erosion in sloping lands. There are numerous illustrations to show the successful techniques. This compilation demonstrates that desertification and land degradation can be controlled and reversed with existing techniques in such widely varying environments as the Sahel of Africa to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in SE Asia, from mountains in Lesotho to low lands on desert margins in Mongolia. Proven approaches include technical interventions, changes in governance and to the legislative framework and policy reform. The book fills a gap in the desertification-related literature in that it shows what to do in situations ranging from fixing mobile sands to arresting accelerated soil erosion in sloping lands.

Author : Olafur Arnalds,Steve Archer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401596022

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Rangeland Desertification by Olafur Arnalds,Steve Archer Pdf

Desertification has occurred worldwide. The biophysical and socio-economic complexity of this phenomenon has challenged our ability to categorize, inventory, monitor and repair the condition of degraded lands. One of the most important distinctions to be made in relation to land degradation is between cultivated land used for annual crop production and `rangelands'. Grazing by free-roaming livestock is the traditional primary use of the world's rangelands. However, there is growing recognition of the importance of these vast acreages for wildlife habitat, hydrology and ground water recharge, recreation and aesthetics. This text focuses on the desertification of rangelands and explores processes, problems and solutions. Chapters in the first section evaluate interactions between `natural' and human-induced disturbance regimes, thresholds, and non-linear change with respect to vegetation, hydrology, nutrients and erosion. Chapters in the second section examine socio-economic constraints and approaches for preventing and reversing degradation. The book provides a contemporary, process-oriented perspective on rangeland degradation of value to students, policy-makers and professionals alike.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : 9251041024

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Drylands Development and Combating Desertification by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : T.S. Chouhan
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789388043090

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Combating Desertification Land Degradation and Climate Change: Management of Dry Lands by T.S. Chouhan Pdf

Although much is known about the processes and effects of desertification, land degradation and climate change, little is understood about the links between them. Less still is known about how these processes are likely to interact in different social-ecological systems around the world, or how societies might be able to adapt to this twin challenge. This book identifies key vulnerabilities to the combined effects of climate change and land degradation around the world. It identifies triple-win adaptations that can tackle both climate change and land degradation, whilst supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Desertification, Land Degradation and Climate Change : Assessment, Mitigation and Remediation research results in sustainable land management, land degradation status and mitigation in the world. It includes background chapters with continental and international perspectives dealing with desertification, land degradation and climate change studies. The book assembles various topics of interest for a large audience. They include carbon sequestration and stocks, modern techniques to trace the trends of land degradation, traditional and modern approaches of resource-base conservation, soil fertility management, reforestation, rangeland rehabilitation, land use planning, GIS techniques in desertification risk cartography, participatory ecosystem management, policy analyses and possible plans for action. Various climatic domains in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas are covered. The book will be of interest to a variety of environmental scientists, agronomists, national and international policy makers and a number of organizations dealing with sustainable management of natural resources.

Author : Janet Hooke,Peter Sandercock
Publisher : Springer
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319444512

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Combating Desertification and Land Degradation by Janet Hooke,Peter Sandercock Pdf

This book reports an approach developed to research and apply methods of assessing patterns of processes in the landscape, and suitability of different types of vegetation to mitigate soil erosion and sediment flux. Practical guidelines on a spatially strategic approach to management of land degradation at a range of spatial scales were produced. Originally developed for the Mediterranean environment, it has much wider potential global application. It provides researchers with methods to acquire the knowledge necessary for such an approach and provides practitioners with guidance on implementation and benefits of targeted methods of soil erosion control. It includes substantial information about processes and vegetation in the Mediterranean environment and the species effectiveness in soil erosion control.

Author : Ajai,Rimjhim Bhatnagar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351115612

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Desertification and Land Degradation by Ajai,Rimjhim Bhatnagar Pdf

Desertification and land degradation are complex phenomena, and we need to understand their causes, consequences, and means to mitigate and combat their impact. Therefore, this book aims to explain the concept and characteristics of drylands, desert and desertification, land degradation, wastelands, and the concept of ecosystem services. It also discusses various types of processes of land degradations, their characteristics, physics and indicators along with mapping, monitoring and assessment of methods involved. Concept of Ocean Biological Deserts is discussed along with international and regional efforts towards combating land degradation and desertification. Key Features: • Provides all the aspect of desertification and land degradation at one place • Includes comprehensive methods to monitor different desertification/land degradation processes • Comprehensive overview of the mapping, monitoring and modelling techniques • Role of space borne data in identifying, monitoring and combating desertification is evaluated and reported with real case studies • Explains the concept of ocean biological deserts, their characteristics and mapping

Author : N. Kharin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401004251

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Vegetation Degradation in Central Asia under the Impact of Human Activities by N. Kharin Pdf

This book is about desertification. The author describes vegetation degradation as a part of the integral process of desert ecosystem degradation in Central Asia under the impact of human activities. A connection is made between political and social factors and degradation of desert environments in historical perspective. Fragile desert ecosystems suffer first of all from the loss of vegetation. Wildlife is reduced, productivity of desert rangelands fall and the people also suffer from a shortage of food. The after-effect of this process is catastrophic, not only for the desert itself but also for the people living in the desert. Several measures are also discussed in the book for conservation of desert vegetation and rehabilitation of desert lands.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : 8988960114

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Combating Desertification and Land Degradation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Siegmar-W. Breckle,Maik Veste,Walter Wucherer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642595608

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Sustainable Land Use in Deserts by Siegmar-W. Breckle,Maik Veste,Walter Wucherer Pdf

Changing desert areas for land use implies a lot of ecological problems. These and related ones are dealt with in this book covering various interdisciplinary and international aspects. Large areas in arid and semi-arid regions are already polluted in various ways. One of the biggest problems is the anthropogenic salinization by inadequate means of agriculture and irrigation. Additionally, most arid areas in the world are dramatically overgrazed. Methods and practices of a sustainable land use in deserts are urgently needed in many arid regions. This book gives a broad survey on some of the affected regions of the world as well as some case studies from elsewhere (Aral Sea, Negev desert, Namib desert etc.). Thus, basic and applied sciences are brought together. Water management in deserts, grazing systems or reclamation of desertified areas are among the topics of this book, as well as social and economic aspects.

Author : Florian Plit,Joanna Plit,Władysław Żakowski,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : 9251035377

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Drylands Development and Combating Desertification by Florian Plit,Joanna Plit,Władysław Żakowski,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : Anton Imeson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781119978480

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Desertification, Land Degradation and Sustainability by Anton Imeson Pdf

Desertification offers a comprehensive overview of the subject and clearly emphasizes the link between local and global desertification processes and how past and current policy has affected arid environments and their populations. This text adequately applies the research undertaken during the last 15 years on the topic. Desertification has become increasingly politicized and there is a need to present and explain the facts from a global perspective. This book tackles the issues surrounding desertification in a number of ways from differing scales (local to global), processes (physical to human), the relationship of desertification to current global development and management responses at different scales. Desertification has been mainstreamed and integrated into other areas of concern and has consequently been ignored as a cross cutting issue. The book redresses this balance. Making use of much original data and information that has been undertaken by many scientists andpractitioners during the last decade in different parts of the world, Desertification, Land Degradation and Sustainability is organised according to the principles of adaptive management and hierarchy theory and clearly explains desertification within a framework of evolving and interacting physical and socio-economic systems. In addition to research data the book also draws from the National Action Plans of different countries, the IPCC Fourth Assessment on Climate Change and the Millennium assessments. Clearly structured throughout, the content of the book is organised at different scales; local, regional and global. It also specifically explains processes linking top-down and bottom- up interactions and has a strong human component. The historical, cultural and physical context is also stressed. Clearly organised into the following distinct sections: a) Concepts and processes b) Data c) Impacts d) Responses e) Case studies. This text is essential for anyone studying desertification as part of an earth and environmental science degree.

Author : Yajuan Zhu,Qinghong Luo,Yuguo Liu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781839627170

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Deserts and Desertification by Yajuan Zhu,Qinghong Luo,Yuguo Liu Pdf

A desert is an ecosystem in an arid zone in which sand dunes cover the land and sandstorms often occur. Although desert vegetation is sparse, it plays an important role in ecosystem structure and function. Desertification is one of the most severe environmental problems today. Land desertification can be controlled through many measures, such as eco-villages, eco-agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and the combination of engineering and biology. This edited volume provides new insights into the pattern of desert ecosystems and the progress of desertification control. It is a useful resource for researchers in ecology, forestry, and land desertification control.

Author : Florencia Montagnini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319693712

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Integrating Landscapes: Agroforestry for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Sovereignty by Florencia Montagnini Pdf

Agroforestry systems (AFS) are becoming increasingly relevant worldwide as society has come to recognize their multiple roles and services: biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, adaptation and mitigation of climate change, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and tools for rural development. This book summarizes advances in agroforestry research and practice and raises questions as to the effectiveness of AFS to solve the development and environmental challenges the world presents us today. Currently AFS are considered to be a land use that can achieve a compromise among productive and environmental functions. Apparently, AFS can play a significant role in rural development even in the most challenging socioeconomic and ecological conditions, but still there is a lot of work to do to reach these goals. Considerable funding is spent in projects directed to enhancing productivity and sustainability of smallholders forestry and agroforestry practices. These projects and programs face many questions and challenges related to the integration of traditional knowledge to promote the most suitable systems for each situation; access to markets for AFS products, and scaling up of successful AFS. These complex questions need innovative approaches from varying perspectives and knowledge bases. This book gathers fresh and novel contributions from a set of Yale University researchers and associates who intend to provide alternative and sometimes departing insights into these pressing questions. The book focuses on the functions that AFS can provide when well designed and implemented: their role in rural development as they can improve food security and sovereignty and contribute to provision of energy needs to the smallholders; and their environmental functions: contribution to biodiversity conservation, to increased connectivity of fragmented landscapes, and adaptation and mitigation of climate change. The chapters present conceptual aspects and case studies ranging from traditional to more modern approaches, from tropical as well as from temperate regions of the world, with examples of the AFS functions mentioned above.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Desertification
ISBN : OSU:32435072991847

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Education Kit on Combating Desertification by Anonim Pdf

This environmental Education kit on combating desertification is principally targeted at teachers and their pupils at the end of primary school and at the beginning of secondary school in countries affected by desertification.