Latin American Dendroecology

Author : Marín Pompa-García,J. Julio Camarero
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030369309

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Latin American Dendroecology by Marín Pompa-García,J. Julio Camarero Pdf

Latin America is a megadiverse territory hosting several hotspots of plant diversity and many types of forest biomes, ecosystems and climate types, from tropical rainforest to semi-arid woodlands. This combination of diverse forests and climates generates multiple responses to ecological changes affecting the structure and functioning of forest ecosystems. Recently, there have been major efforts to improve our understanding of such impacts on ecosystems processes. However, there is a dearth of studies focused on Latin-American forest ecosystems that could provide novel insights into the patterns and mechanisms of ecological processes in response to environmental stress. The abundance of “New World” tree species with dendrochronological potential constitutes an ideal opportunity to improve the ecological state of knowledge regarding these diverse forest types, which are often threatened by several impacts such as logging or conversion to agricultural lands. Thus, detailed information on the dendroecology of these species will improve our understanding of forests in the face of global change. Accordingly, this book identifies numerous relevant ecological processes and scales, ranging from tree species to populations and communities, and from both dendrochronological and dendroecological perspectives. It offers a valuable reference guide for the exploration of long-term ecological interactions between trees and their environmental conditions, and will foster further research and international projects on the continent and elsewhere.

Author : Mariano M. Amoroso,Lori D. Daniels,Patrick J. Baker,J. Julio Camarero
Publisher : Springer
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319616698

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Dendroecology by Mariano M. Amoroso,Lori D. Daniels,Patrick J. Baker,J. Julio Camarero Pdf

Dendroecologists apply the principles and methods of tree-ring science to address ecological questions and resolve problems related to global environmental change. In this fast-growing field, tree rings are used to investigate forest development and succession, disturbance regimes, ecotone and treeline dynamics and forest decline. This book of global scope highlights state-of-the-science dendroecological contributions to paradigm-shifts in our understanding of ecophysiology, stand dynamics, disturbance interactions, forest decline and ecosystem resilience to global environmental change and is fundamental to better managing our forested ecosystems for the full range of ecosystem goods and services that they provide.

Author : Pablo L. Peri,Guillermo Martínez Pastur,Laura Nahuelhual
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030691660

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Ecosystem Services in Patagonia by Pablo L. Peri,Guillermo Martínez Pastur,Laura Nahuelhual Pdf

This book aims to quantify and discuss how societies have directly and indirectly benefited from ecosystem services in Patagonia; not only in terms of provisioning and cultural services, but also regulating and supporting services. Patagonia, a region that stretches across two countries (ca. 10% in Chile and 90% in Argentina), is home to some of the most extensive wilderness areas on our planet. Natural grasslands comprise almost 30% of the Americas, including the Patagonian steppe, while Patagonian southern temperate forests are important for carbon sequestration and storage, play a pivotal role in water regulation, and have become widely recognized for their ecotourism value. However, profound changes are now underway that could affect key ecosystem functions and ultimately human well-being. In this context, one major challenge we face in Patagonia is that ecosystem services are often ignored in economic markets, government policies and land management practices. The book explores the synergies and trade-offs between conservation and economic development as natural landscapes and seascapes continue to degrade in Patagonia. Historically, economic markets have largely focused on the provisioning services (forest products, livestock) while neglecting the interdependent roles of regulating services (erosion and climate control), supporting services (nutrient cycling) and cultural services (recreation, local identity, tourism). Therefore, the present work focuses on ecosystem functions and ecosystem services, as well as on trends in biodiversity and the interactions between natural environments and land-use activities throughout Patagonia.

Author : James Andrew Whitaker,Chelsey Geralda Armstrong,Guillaume Odonne
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000924381

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Climatic and Ecological Change in the Americas by James Andrew Whitaker,Chelsey Geralda Armstrong,Guillaume Odonne Pdf

This book offers a comparative analysis of the experiences, responses, and adaptations of people to climate variability and environmental change across the Americas. It foregrounds historical ecology as a structural framework for understanding the climate change crisis throughout the region and throughout time. In recent years, Indigenous and local populations in particular have experienced climate change effects such as altered weather patterns, seasonal irregularities, flooding and drought, and difficulties relating to subsistence practices. Understanding and dealing with these challenges has drawn on peoples’ longstanding experience with climate variability and in some cases includes models of mitigation and responses that are millennia old. With contributions from specialists across the Americas, this volume will be of interest to scholars from fields including anthropology, archaeology, geography, environmental studies, and Indigenous studies.

Author : A. Mark Pollard,Ruth Ann Armitage,Cheryl A. Makarewicz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2313 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119592082

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Handbook of Archaeological Sciences by A. Mark Pollard,Ruth Ann Armitage,Cheryl A. Makarewicz Pdf

HANDBOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCES A modern and comprehensive introduction to methods and techniques in archaeology In the newly revised Second Edition of the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences, a team of more than 100 researchers delivers a comprehensive and accessible overview of modern methods used in the archaeological sciences. The book covers all relevant approaches to obtaining and analyzing archaeological data, including dating methods, quaternary paleoenvironments, human bioarchaeology, biomolecular archaeology and archaeogenetics, resource exploitation, archaeological prospection, and assessing the decay and conservation of specimens. Overview chapters introduce readers to the relevance of each area, followed by contributions from leading experts that provide detailed technical knowledge and application examples. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to human bioarchaeology, including hominin evolution and paleopathology The use of biomolecular analysis to characterize past environments Novel approaches to the analysis of archaeological materials that shed new light on early human lifestyles and societies In-depth explorations of the statistical and computational methods relevant to archaeology Perfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology, the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of researchers and professionals with an interest in the geological, biological, and genetic basis of archaeological studies.

Author : Sergio A. Estay
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030351434

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Forest Pest and Disease Management in Latin America by Sergio A. Estay Pdf

By providing multiple economic goods and ecosystem services, Latin American forests play a key role in the environmental, social and economic welfare of the region’s countries. From the tropical forests of Central America to the Mediterranean and temperate vegetation of the southern cone, these forests face a myriad of phytosanitary problems that negatively impact on both conservation efforts and forest industry. This book brings together the perspectives of several Latin American researchers on pest and disease management. Each chapter provides modern views of the status and management alternatives to problems as serious as the impact of introduced exotic insects and diseases on Pinus and Eucalyptus plantations throughout the continent, and the emergence of novel insect outbreaks in tropical and temperate native forests associated with global warming. It is a valuable guide for researchers and practitioners working on forest health in Latin America and around the world.

Author : Fidel A. Roig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173005228452

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Dendrochronology in Latin America by Fidel A. Roig Pdf

Author : J. Rabassa
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080558895

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The Late Cenozoic of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego by J. Rabassa Pdf

Written by highly qualified Argentine scientists and scholars, this book focuses on the uninterrupted geological and paleontological record of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego since the Miocene-Pliocene boundary to the arrival of man and modern times. This region is an outstanding area for research, with significant interest at the international level. It provides an updated overview of the scientific work in all related fields with a strong paleoclimatic approach. Patagonia has also been a sort of a "paleoclimatic bridge" between the Antarctic Peninsula and the more northerly land masses, since the final opening of the Drake Passage in the middle Miocene. Timely and comprehensive, The Late Cenozoic of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego is the only monograph book written in English. * One-stop resource for paleontological information of the Late Cenozoic of Patagonia * Covers 5 million years in the uninterrupted history of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego * Comprehensive coverage of the region written by highly qualified Argentine scientists and scholars

Author : Lee A. Newsom
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781107052062

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Wood in Archaeology by Lee A. Newsom Pdf

It considers research involving archaeological wood in all forms, ranging from fuelwood to ships' timbers, from sites around the globe.

Author : Gary L. Gaile,Cort J. Willmott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199295867

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Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century by Gary L. Gaile,Cort J. Willmott Pdf

Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century surveys American geographers' current research in their specialty areas and tracks trends and innovations in the many subfields of geography. As such, it is both a 'state of the discipline' assessment and a topical reference. It includes an introduction by the editors and 47 chapters, each on a specific specialty. The authors of each chapter were chosen by their specialty group of the American Association of Geographers (AAG). Based on a process of review and revision, the chapters in this volume have become truly representative of the recent scholarship of American geographers. While it focuses on work since 1990, it additionally includes related prior work and work by non-American geographers. The initial Geography in America was published in 1989 and has become a benchmark reference of American geographical research during the 1980s. This latest volume is completely new and features a preface written by the eminent geographer, Gilbert White.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Power resources
ISBN : MINN:30000006283588

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Energy Research Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : American Anthropological Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Anthropology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112074591

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Guide by American Anthropological Association Pdf

Author : Eva M. Spehn,Maximo Liberman,Christian Korner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000611892

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Land Use Change and Mountain Biodiversity by Eva M. Spehn,Maximo Liberman,Christian Korner Pdf

Part of the worldwide biodiversity program DIVERSITAS, the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA) assesses the biological richness of high-elevation biota. GMBA's focus includes the uppermost forest regions or their substitute rangeland vegetation, the treeline ecotone, and the alpine and nival belts. Providing more than description, the GM

Author : Dennis Dirkmaat
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118959794

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A Companion to Forensic Anthropology by Dennis Dirkmaat Pdf

A Companion to Forensic Anthropology presents the most comprehensive assessment of the philosophy, goals, and practice of forensic anthropology currently available, with chapters by renowned international scholars and experts. Highlights the latest advances in forensic anthropology research, as well as the most effective practices and techniques used by professional forensic anthropologists in the field Illustrates the development of skeletal biological profiles and offers important new evidence on statistical validation of these analytical methods. Evaluates the goals and methods of forensic archaeology, including the preservation of context at surface-scattered remains, buried bodies and fatal fire scenes, and recovery and identification issues related to large-scale mass disaster scenes and mass grave excavation.

Author : Carsten Smith-Hall,James Chamberlain
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000787801

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The bioeconomy and non-timber forest products by Carsten Smith-Hall,James Chamberlain Pdf

This book provides the first in-depth investigation of how non-timber forest products are an integral part of local, national, and global bioeconomies. While the plants and fungi that produce non-timber forest products are essential to the sustainability of forest ecosystems, peoples' food and livelihood security and sovereignty, and thus the bioeconomy, are often absent from bioeconomic strategies. Presenting a selection of empirical cases from around the world that engage with the bioeconomy and non-timber forest products, this volume reveals how essential these products are to creating a greener and more sustainable future, how to to better integrate them into efforts to transition to and expand the bioeconomy, and how such efforts can be supported and developed. Chapters analyse how and to what degree non-timber forest products promote sustainable resource use, generate employment, and contribute to food and livelihood security and poverty alleviation. The volume develops approaches and identifies interventions and policies to support the integration of non-timber forest products into bioeconomy strategies, including in national reporting schemes to provide recommendations for future research and practical implementation. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of forest and natural resource management, bioeconomics, circular economy and ecological economics more widely. It will also be of interest to professionals working in sustainable development and the forestry sector.