Global Ecosystems

Author : John M. Kimble,B.A. Stewart
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351444798

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Global Climate Change and Tropical Ecosystems by John M. Kimble,B.A. Stewart Pdf

Tropical ecosystems - the regions between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn - play an important role in global processes, economic issues, and political concerns. In their natural state, tropical ecosystems support a large quantity of above- and below-ground biomass, and constitute a major part of the terrestrial carbon pool. Conversion of the natural ecosystem to agriculture and forestry ecosystems disturbs this ecological balance. Global Climate Change and Tropical Ecosystems presents data on carbon pool fluxes from case studies in 12 countries in tropical regions. The chapters cover: Characteristics of tropical ecosystems Soil and biotic carbon pools Impacts of land use and soil management Slash-and-burn practices Crop residue and fertility management This volume adds to the understanding of pedospheric processes in tropical ecosystems and how to better use soils as a sink for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. With Global Climate Change and Tropical Ecosystems you will understand the link between soil productivity, environmental quality and the global carbon cycle, not only in these ecologically sensitive regions but worldwide.

Author : Josep G. Canadell,Diane E. Pataki,Louis F. Pitelka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540327301

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Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World by Josep G. Canadell,Diane E. Pataki,Louis F. Pitelka Pdf

This book examines the impacts of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on impacts of atmospheric, climate and land use change, and the book discusses the future challenges and the scientific frameworks to address them. Finally, the book explores fundamental new research developments and the need for stronger integration of natural and human dimensions in addressing the challenge of global change.

Author : J. Puhe,B. Ulrich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642595318

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Global Climate Change and Human Impacts on Forest Ecosystems by J. Puhe,B. Ulrich Pdf

The inclusion of forests as potential biological sinks in the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1997 has attracted international attention and again has put scientific and political focus on the world's forests, regarding their state and development. The international discus sion induced by the Kyoto Protocol has clearly shown that not only the tropical rain forests are endangered by man's activities, but also that the forest ecosystems of boreal, temperate, mediterranean and subtropical regions have been drastically modified. Deforestation on a large scale, burning, over-exploitation, and the degra dation of the biological diversity are well-known symptoms in forests all over the world. This negative development happens in spite of the already existing knowledge of the benefits of forests on global energy and water regimes, the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and other elements as well as on the biological and cultural diversity. The reasons why man does not take care of forests properly are manifold and complex and there is no easy solution how to change the existing negative trends. One reason that makes it so difficult to assess the impacts of human activity on the future development of forests is the large time scale in which forests react, ranging from decades to centuries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : UCSD:31822007450059

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Global Ecosystems Database, Version 0.1 (beta-test) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Melissa Higgins
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629699219

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Ocean Ecosystems by Melissa Higgins Pdf

This title will introduce readers to ocean ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known oceans and their unique characteristics. . Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : John G. Field,Roger P. Harris,Eileen E. Hofmann,R. Ian Perry,Francisco Werner
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199558025

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Marine Ecosystems and Global Change by John G. Field,Roger P. Harris,Eileen E. Hofmann,R. Ian Perry,Francisco Werner Pdf

Global changes, including climate change and intensive fishing, are having significant impacts on the world's oceans. This book advances knowledge of the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems and their major sub-systems, and how they respond to physical forcing.

Author : Richard J. Hobbs,Eric S. Higgs,Carol Hall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781118354209

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Novel Ecosystems by Richard J. Hobbs,Eric S. Higgs,Carol Hall Pdf

Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems that deliver critical ecosystems services or are simply immune to practical restorative efforts. Some fear that, by raising the issue of novel ecosystems, we are simply paving the way for a more laissez-faire attitude to conservation and restoration. Regardless of the range of views and perceptions about novel ecosystems, their existence is becoming ever more obvious and prevalent in today’s rapidly changing world. In this first comprehensive volume to look at the ecological, social, cultural, ethical and policy dimensions of novel ecosystems, the authors argue these altered systems are overdue for careful analysis and that we need to figure out how to intervene in them responsibly. This book brings together researchers from a range of disciplines together with practitioners and policy makers to explore the questions surrounding novel ecosystems. It includes chapters on key concepts and methodologies for deciding when and how to intervene in systems, as well as a rich collection of case studies and perspective pieces. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, managers and policy makers interested in the question of how humanity manages and restores ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/hobbs/ecosystems

Author : Mark Millar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 0749471581

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Global Supply Chain Ecosystems by Mark Millar Pdf

Deal with the volatility and vulnerability of global logistics with invaluable advice on how to build resilient, effective supply chains.

Author : Brian Harrison Walker,Will Steffen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996-11-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521578108

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Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems by Brian Harrison Walker,Will Steffen Pdf

This major new book presents a collection of essays by leading authorities who address the current state of knowledge. The chapters bring together the early results of an international scientific research program designed to address what will happen to our ability to produce food and fiber, and what effects there will be on biological diversity under rapid environmental change. This book addresses how these changes to terrestrial ecosystems will feed back to further environmental change. International in scope, this state-of-the-art assessment will interest policymakers, students and scientists interested in global change, climate change and biodiversity. Special features include descriptions of a dynamic global vegetation model, developing generic crop models and a special section on the emerging discipline of global ecology.

Author : Emily Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110195687

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Pilot Analysis of Global Ecosystems by Emily Matthews Pdf

The Pilot Analysis of Global Ecosystems (PAGE) compares information on a global scale about the condition of five major classes of ecosystem. This study analyzes qualitative and quantitative information and develops selected indicators of the condition of the world's forest ecosystems.

Author : Victor H. Rivera-Monroy,Shing Yip Lee,Erik Kristensen,Robert R. Twilley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319622064

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Mangrove Ecosystems: A Global Biogeographic Perspective by Victor H. Rivera-Monroy,Shing Yip Lee,Erik Kristensen,Robert R. Twilley Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of mangrove ecological processes, structure, and function at the local, biogeographic, and global scales and how these properties interact to provide key ecosystem services to society. The analysis is based on an international collaborative effort that focuses on regions and countries holding the largest mangrove resources and encompasses the major biogeographic and socio-economic settings of mangrove distribution. Given the economic and ecological importance of mangrove wetlands at the global scale, the chapters aim to integrate ecological and socio-economic perspectives on mangrove function and management using a system-level hierarchical analysis framework. The book explores the nexus between mangrove ecology and the capacity for ecosystem services, with an emphasis on thresholds, multiple stressors, and local conditions that determine this capacity. The interdisciplinary approach and illustrative study cases included in the book will provide valuable resources in data, information, and knowledge about the current status of one of the most productive coastal ecosystem in the world.

Author : Charles Krebs
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520254791

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The Ecological World View by Charles Krebs Pdf

Filled with many examples of topic issues and current events, this book develops a basic understanding of how the natural world works and of how humans interact with the planet's natural ecosystems. It covers the history of ecology and describes the general approaches of the scientific method, then takes a look at basic principles of population dynamics and applies them to everyday practical problems.

Author : Julie Kerr Casper
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 9781438127392

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Changing Ecosystems by Julie Kerr Casper Pdf

Take a provocative look at how human activities affect the distribution of species and their critical habitats, increase the occurrence of severe weather and droughts, contribute to rising sea levels, and instigate myriad health and quality-of-life issues.

Author : Alex D. Rogers,Nadine M. Johnston,Eugene J. Murphy,Andrew Clarke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405198400

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Antarctic Ecosystems by Alex D. Rogers,Nadine M. Johnston,Eugene J. Murphy,Andrew Clarke Pdf

Since its discovery Antarctica has held a deep fascination for biologists. Extreme environmental conditions, seasonality and isolation have lead to some of the most striking examples of natural selection and adaptation on Earth. Paradoxically, some of these adaptations may pose constraints on the ability of the Antarctic biota to respond to climate change. Parts of Antarctica are showing some of the largest changes in temperature and other environmental conditions in the world. In this volume, published in association with the Royal Society, leading polar scientists present a synthesis of the latest research on the biological systems in Antarctica, covering organisms from microbes to vertebrate higher predators. This book comes at a time when new technologies and approaches allow the implications of climate change and other direct human impacts on Antarctica to be viewed at a range of scales; across entire regions, whole ecosystems and down to the level of species and variation within their genomes. Chapters address both Antarctic terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the scientific and management challenges of the future are explored.

Author : Jessica Halofsky,David L. Peterson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319569284

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Climate Change and Rocky Mountain Ecosystems by Jessica Halofsky,David L. Peterson Pdf

This book is the result of a team of approximately 100 scientists and resource managers who worked together for two years to understand the effects of climatic variability and change on water resources, fisheries, forest vegetation, non-forest vegetation, wildlife, recreation, cultural resources and ecosystem services. Adaptation options, both strategic and tactical, were developed for each resource area. This information is now being applied in the northern rocky Mountains to ensure long-term sustainability in resource conditions. The volume chapters provide a technical assessment of the effects of climatic variability and change on natural and cultural resources, based on best available science, including new analyses obtained through modeling and synthesis of existing data. Each chapter also contains a summary of adaptation strategies (general) and tactics (on-the-ground actions) that have been developed by science-management teams.