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Tropical Rainforests
Author | : Susan E. Place |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780842029087 |
Emerging awareness of the plight of the rainforests of Central and South America has catapaulted this issue to the forefront of global environmental concerns. As understanding has increased, so has the contention between the various groups that have a stake in the forest. Developers, environmentalists, governments and the landless poor whose livelihood depends on the rainforest all have contributed to the debate on how to address this problem.
Changes in Forest Ecosystem Nutrition
Author | : Friederike Lang |
Publisher | : Frontiers Media SA |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 2021-10-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 2889714993 |
Ecology and Management of Forest Soils
Author | : Dan Binkley |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 487 |
Release | : 2012-11-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118422325 |
Forest soils are the foundation of the entire forest ecosystem and complex, long-term interactions between trees, soil animals, and the microbial community shape soils in was that are very distinct from agricultural soils. The composition, structure, and processes in forest soils at any given time reflect current conditions, as well as the legacies of decades (and even millennia) of interactions that shape each forest soil. Reciprocal interactions are fundamental; vegetation alters soil physical properties, which influence soil biology and chemistry, which in turn influence the growth and success of plants. These dynamic systems may be strongly influenced by intentional and unintentional management, ranging from fire to fertilization. Sustaining the long-term fertility of forest soils depends on insights about a diverse array of soil features and changes over space and time. Since the third edition of this successful book many new interests in forest soils and their management have arisen, including the role of forest soils in sequestering carbon, and how management influences rates of carbon accumulation. This edition also expands the consideration of how soils are sampled and characterized, and how tree species differ in their influence on soil development. Clearly structured throughout, the book opens with the origins of forest soil science and ends with the application of soil science principles to land management. This new edition provides: A completely revised and updated Fourth Edition of this classic textbook in the field A coherent overview of the major issues surrounding the ecology and management of forest soils Global in scope with coverage of soil types ranging from the tropical rainforest soils of Latin America to the boreal forest soils of Siberia New chapters on Management: Carbon sequestration; Evidence-based approaches and applications of geostatistics, GIS and taxonomies A clear overview of each topic, informative examples/case studies, and an overall context for helping readers think clearly about forest soils An introduction to the literature of forest soil science and to the philosophy of forest soil science research This coherent overview of the major issues surrounding the ecology and management of forest soils will be particularly useful to students taking courses in soil science, forestry, agronomy, ecology, natural resource management, environmental management and conservation, as well as professionals in forestry dealing with the productivity of forests and functioning of watersheds.
Soil Erosion, Conservation, and Rehabilitation
Author | : Menachem Agassi |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 422 |
Release | : 2023-05-31 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1000941949 |
Discusses the latest information regarding the processes and mechanisms responsible for runoff and erosion by water in arable lands--detailing state-of-the-art water and soil conservation methods. Elucidates the rehabilitation of agricultural lands depleted by human activity.
Forest Soils
Author | : Khan Towhid Osman |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-08-23 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9783319351964 |
Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. Just as there are diverse forest types, there are many soil variants that need different management. Today, forest plantations are being intensively managed for profitable timber, pulpwood and energy production. Site selection, species selection, site productivity evaluation, silvicultural treatments, and soil amendments need crucial soil information. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, chemical and biological properties of forest soils and their implications on forest vegetation. Topics discussed include: major forest types of the world and their associated soils; forest biomass and nutrient dynamics; organic matter turnover and nutrient recycling; forest soil disturbance; forest soil and climate change; and forest soil management and silvicultural treatments.
Wasted World
Author | : Rob Hengeveld |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2012-04-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0226326993 |
Discusses resource consumption, population growth, and waste in relation to humanity's impact on the planet.
Soil Science Simplified
Author | : Donald P. Franzmeier |
Publisher | : Waveland Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2016-04-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1478633670 |
Throughout its previous four editions, Soil Science Simplified has helped generations of students understand the basic concepts and scientific principles of soils. The Fifth Edition expands on that foundation, providing a perfect overview for those seeking a concise, practical introduction to the subject. The authors’ combined 100 years of teaching experience result in a handbook that won’t confuse or intimidate students. The Fifth Edition retains the text’s solid grounding in classification, genesis, and morphology of soils. New chapters cover such contemporary topics as soil mineralogy, soil moisture regimes, current soil survey practices, and how soil management practices directly affect the quality of a variety of water resources.
A Discussion of Australian Forestry
Author | : David Ernest Hutchins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 506 |
Release | : 1916 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
ISBN | : |
Status and Dynamics of Forests in Germany
Author | : Nicole Wellbrock |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2019-01-01 |
Genre | : Ecology |
ISBN | : 3030157342 |
This book is an open access publication. Forest ecosystems in Central Europe are changing as a result of anthropogenic influences and changing climate conditions. As such, a large-scale monitoring programme was undertaken in order to understand the influence of site modification, deposition of air pollutants, and climate. This book presents the scientific findings of this study for Germany, including the major challenges with regard to the future preservation and management of forest ecosystems under environmental change. In addition, it addresses a number of central questions: what are the main factors affecting forest stands and soil integrity? How, and how rapidly, are forest ecosystems changing? How diverse are the changes across Germany? What will be the main risks in sustainable forest management in the future? And how can policy support the development and maintenance of adaptive and resilient forests that provide essential ecosystem services, today and in the future? Helping readers understand the importance of soils and related ecosystem processes for future sustainable forestry, and sharing essential findings on environmental change and related changes in forest status and dynamics, the book is a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers interested in science-based decisions.