Banded Vegetation Patterning in Arid and Semiarid Environments: Ecological Processes and Consequences for Management - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1461265592 ISBN 13 : 9781461265597

Editeur : Springer, 2012

Synopsis

Aerial photography has revealed the widespread phenomenon of patterns of alternating dense and sparse vegetation in more arid areas of the world. This volume synthesizes half a century's accumulated knowledge of both theoretical and applied landscape function in these regions. It covers structure, dynamics, and methods of study, as well as disturbances to these landscapes and relevant management issues. Studies of banded landscapes have yielded valuable lessons for understanding other semi-arid landscapes as well, including lessons for sustainable use and rehabilitation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Aerial photography has revealed the striking, widespread phenomenon of repeating patterns of vegetation in more arid areas of the world. Two interdependent phases, bands of dense and sparse vegetation, alternate in the landscape. This volume synthesizes half a century's accumulated knowledge of both theoretical and applied landscape function from a variety of these regions. It covers structure, dynamics, and methods of study, as well as disturbances to these landscapes and relevant management issues. Various chapters discuss the role of modeling in answering questions about the origins and complex processes of banded landscapes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1461265592
• ISBN 13: 9781461265597
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Éditeur: Tongway David J., Valentin Christian, Seghieri Josiane
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