Fire In Tropical Savannas With Emphasis On East Africa

Author : Claudius Antonius Dominicus Maria van de Vijver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fire ecology
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073983318

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Fire and Life in Tarangire by Claudius Antonius Dominicus Maria van de Vijver Pdf

With water being the prime determinant of plant growth in these systems, reduced vegetation production after burning can be explained by the reduction of soil water content as result of vegetation litter removal, which increases loss of water through evaporation. This negative effect of fire on forage availability can have dire consequences for both domestic and wild herbivore populations when no areas are available with additional resources.

Author : Brian W. Van Wilgen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023460954

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Fire in Southern African Savannas by Brian W. Van Wilgen Pdf

This is an overview of the South African Fire-Atmosphere Research Initiative (SAFARI), an interdisciplinary project which involved over 150 scientists from 14 countries. SAFARI investigated the relationship between fires and savanna ecology in southern Africa.

Author : Alan N. Andersen,Garry D. Cook,Richard J. Williams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387215150

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Fire in Tropical Savannas by Alan N. Andersen,Garry D. Cook,Richard J. Williams Pdf

Fire is a major agent of disturbance in many biomes of the world but is a particularly important feature of tropical savannas. Up to 50% of the ext- sive tropical savanna landscapes of northern Australia are burnt each year. This includes prestigious conservation reserves such as World Heritage— listed Kakadu National Park, in the Top End of the Northern Territory. As in other savanna regions of the world, the responses of biota to different ?re regimes are poorly understood, such that ?re management represents one of the greatest challenges to conservation managers and researchers alike. This is the context within which a landscape-scale ?re experiment was established at Kapalga Research Station in Kakadu,which aimed to provide a sound scienti?c basis for conservation management in the region. The experiment was established by The Australian Commonwealth Scienti?c and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO),but involved collaborators from a range of universities and government agencies, including the m- agers of Kakadu,the Australian Nature Conservation Agency (ANCA:now Parks Australia North). This book summarizes the ?ndings from the Kapalga ?re experiment and explores the implications for conservation management. We believe that Kapalga has provided important insights into the ?re ecology of tropical savannas and has broad relevance for the conservation management of ?- prone landscapes in general. This book should be of interest to researchers, graduate students, and land management agencies. vii viii Preface We are extremely grateful to all our collaborators,both inside and outside CSIRO, for their involvement in the Kapalga experiment.

Author : Robert B. Batchelder,Howard Franklin Hirt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Fire ecology
ISBN : OSU:32435016809295

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Fire in Tropical Forests and Grasslands by Robert B. Batchelder,Howard Franklin Hirt Pdf

Author : T. R. McClanahan,T. P. Young
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 9780195108170

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East African Ecosystems and Their Conservation by T. R. McClanahan,T. P. Young Pdf

East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.

Author : Bradley J. Bergstrom,Ara Monadjem,Christopher Richard Dickman,Emerson M. Vieira
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832524312

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Drivers of small-mammal community structure in tropical savannas by Bradley J. Bergstrom,Ara Monadjem,Christopher Richard Dickman,Emerson M. Vieira Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Ecological succession
ISBN : UCR:31210003921853

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Fire Regimes and Ecosystem Properties by Anonim Pdf

Author : A. R. E. Sinclair,Craig Packer,Simon A. R. Mduma,John M. Fryxell
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226760353

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Serengeti III by A. R. E. Sinclair,Craig Packer,Simon A. R. Mduma,John M. Fryxell Pdf

Serengeti National Park is one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, a natural laboratory for ecology, evolution, and conservation, with a history that dates back at least four million years to the beginnings of human evolution. The third book of a ground- breaking series, Serengeti III is the result of a long-term integrated research project that documents changes to this unique ecosystem every ten years. Bringing together researchers from a wide range of disciplines—ecologists, paleontologists, economists, social scientists, mathematicians, and disease specialists— this volume focuses on the interactions between the natural system and the human-dominated agricultural system. By examining how changes in rainfall, wildebeest numbers, commodity prices, and human populations have impacted the Serengeti ecosystem, the authors conclude that changes in the natural system have affected human welfare just as changes in the human system have impacted the natural world. To promote both the conservation of biota and the sustainability of human welfare, the authors recommend community-based conservation and protected-area conservation. Serengeti III presents a timely and provocative look at the conservation status of one of earth’s most renowned ecosystems.

Author : B. J. Huntley,B. H. Walker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642687860

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Ecology of Tropical Savannas by B. J. Huntley,B. H. Walker Pdf

Author : Albert O. Aweto
Publisher : CABI
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780640433

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Shifting Cultivation and Secondary Succession in the Tropics by Albert O. Aweto Pdf

Shifting cultivation is the predominant system of arable farming in the humid and sub-humid tropics, where several hundred million people depend on this system of agriculture for their livelihood. This book documents and systematizes findings in shifting cultivation from over the last six decades, including characterizing secondary succession and relating the changes that fallow vegetation undergoes to the process of soil fertility restoration. This book is essential reading for researchers and students of tropical agriculture and related areas.

Author : Alan N. Andersen,Garry D. Cook,Richard J. Williams
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 038700291X

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Fire in Tropical Savannas by Alan N. Andersen,Garry D. Cook,Richard J. Williams Pdf

Fire is a major agent of disturbance in many biomes of the world but is a particularly important feature of tropical savannas. Up to 50% of the ext- sive tropical savanna landscapes of northern Australia are burnt each year. This includes prestigious conservation reserves such as World Heritage— listed Kakadu National Park, in the Top End of the Northern Territory. As in other savanna regions of the world, the responses of biota to different ?re regimes are poorly understood, such that ?re management represents one of the greatest challenges to conservation managers and researchers alike. This is the context within which a landscape-scale ?re experiment was established at Kapalga Research Station in Kakadu,which aimed to provide a sound scienti?c basis for conservation management in the region. The experiment was established by The Australian Commonwealth Scienti?c and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO),but involved collaborators from a range of universities and government agencies, including the m- agers of Kakadu,the Australian Nature Conservation Agency (ANCA:now Parks Australia North). This book summarizes the ?ndings from the Kapalga ?re experiment and explores the implications for conservation management. We believe that Kapalga has provided important insights into the ?re ecology of tropical savannas and has broad relevance for the conservation management of ?- prone landscapes in general. This book should be of interest to researchers, graduate students, and land management agencies. vii viii Preface We are extremely grateful to all our collaborators,both inside and outside CSIRO, for their involvement in the Kapalga experiment.

Author : William J. Bond,B.W. van Wilgen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400914995

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Fire and Plants by William J. Bond,B.W. van Wilgen Pdf

Large regions of the world are regularly burnt either deliberately or naturally. However, despite the widespread occurrence of such fire-prone ecosystems, and considerable body of research on plant population biology in relation to fire, until now there have only been limited attempts at a coherent conceptual synthesis of the field for use by students or researchers.

Author : Emilio F. Moran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000565935

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Human Adaptability by Emilio F. Moran Pdf

Designed to help students understand the multiple levels at which human populations respond to their surroundings, this essential text offers the most complete discussion of environmental, physiological, behavioral, and cultural adaptive strategies available. Among the unique features that make Human Adaptability outstanding as both a textbook for students and a reference book for professionals are a complete discussion of the development of ecological anthropology and relevant research methods; the use of an ecosystem approach with emphasis on arctic, high altitude, arid land, grassland, tropical rain forest, and urban environments; an extensive and updated bibliography on ecological anthropology; and a comprehensive glossary of technical terms. - There is enhanced emphasis throughout on the role of gender in human adaptability research and on global environmental change as it affects particular ecosystems. - Students are guided to websites that provide access to relevant material, complement the text's coverage of biomes, and suggest ways to become active in environmental issues. - The fourth edition includes updated material on climate change and environmental policy. This book is essential reading for students undertaking courses in environmental anthropology and human ecology.

Author : Michael Oneka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073258075

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On Park Design by Michael Oneka Pdf

In this PhD-thesis it is argued that most parks around the world are destined to perish because of defects in their design leading to institutional fights and inappropriate development programmes. This thesis raises issues aimed at generating debates on the design of parks looking beyond the wars.

Author : Emilio Moran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429973338

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Human Adaptability, Student Economy Edition by Emilio Moran Pdf

This book focuses on mechanisms of human adaptability. It integrates findings from ecology, physiology, social anthropology, and geography around a set of problems or constraints posed by human habitats.