Biodiversity Of Semiarid Landscape
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Biodiversity Of Semiarid Landscape
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Author : Sunil Nautiyal
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-06-20
Biodiversity Of Semiarid Landscape written by Sunil Nautiyal and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-20 with Science categories.
This study presents authentic data compiled from field experiments and investigations, and provides a point of reference for any future changes associated with anthropogenic activity in semiarid ecosystems. Three years of continuous and rigorous empirical research on biodiversity (from phytoplankton to higher plants and from zooplankton to higher animals – all flora and fauna) in India’s semiarid region have culminated in this work. Though there are many studies available on issues related to biodiversity, the majority cover either specific groups of plants or groups of animals; with the exception of this book, studies that include all flora and fauna including the phyto- and zooplanktons in a given ecosystem are not readily available. Further, the book focuses on an extremely important topic, firstly because semiarid landscapes are highly vulnerable to climate change, and secondly because other developmental activities will be undertaken in the region in an effort to meet its energy requirements. As such, the results of the current study will provide a standard protocol for subsequent monitoring and mapping of biodiversity for conservation and management. The book explores, quantifies and surveys plant and animal species from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, assessing and quantitatively analyzing the diversity indices of different vegetation strata. Further, it investigates the conservation status of each species (flora and fauna) in keeping with IUCN categories. The study also examines landscape dynamics using RS and GIS for vegetation analysis, and discusses traditional ecological knowledge related to the use, conservation and management of biodiversity. As such, it offers a unique and valuable resource not only for researchers from the environmental/ecological sciences but also for conservationists and policymakers.
Fragmentation In Semi Arid And Arid Landscapes
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Author : Kathleen A. Galvin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-10-12
Fragmentation In Semi Arid And Arid Landscapes written by Kathleen A. Galvin and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-12 with Science categories.
With detailed data from nine sites around the world, the authors examine how the so-called ‘fragmentation’ of these fragile landscapes occurs and the consequences of this break-up for ecosystems and the people who depend on them. ‘Rangelands’ make up a quarter of the world’s landscape, and here, the case is developed that while fragmentation arises from different natural, social and economic conditions worldwide, it creates similar outcomes for human and natural systems.
Conserving Biodiversity In Arid Regions
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Author : J. Lemons
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Conserving Biodiversity In Arid Regions written by J. Lemons and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Nature categories.
On the eve of the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), held in autumn 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan recommended five specific areas as focal points of discussion for the global forum: Water, energy, health, agriculture and biodiversity. In his address, "Towards a Sustainable Future," delivered just four months before the WSSD, Secretary General Annan contended that concrete progress in each of these areas, often referred to by their acronym WEHAB, would be key to improving the quality of life not only in the developing world but across the globe. For most people, I think it is fair to say that the inclusion of biodiversity in a list that focuses on basic human needs may not be self-evident. Water, energy, health and agriculture, yes. But why biodiversity? The truth is that biodiversity is just as critical to global well-being as water, energy, agriculture and health. This is because biodiversity both drives and shapes nature's intricate and dynamic structure in an enduring form and force that enables both current and future generations to enjoy its bounty.
Ecosystem Goods And Services In Semi Arid Landscape
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Author : Patrick John O'Farrel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Ecosystem Goods And Services In Semi Arid Landscape written by Patrick John O'Farrel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Biodiversity In Drylands
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Author : Moshe Shachak
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 2005
Biodiversity In Drylands written by Moshe Shachak and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Biodiversity in Drylands, the first internationally based synthesis volume in the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network Series, unifies the concepts of species and landscape diversity with respect to deserts. Within this framework, the book treats several emerging themes, among them: � how animal biodiversity can be supported in deserts � diversity's relation to habitat structure, environmental variability, and species interactions � the relation between spatial scale and diversity � how to use a landscape simulation model to understand diversity � microbial contributions to biodiversity in deserts � species diversity and ecosystem processes � resource partitioning and biodiversity in fractal environments � effects of grazing on biodiversity � reconciliation ecology and the future of conservation management In the face of global change, integration is crucial for dealing with the problem of sustaining biodiversity. This book promises to be a vital resource for students, researchers, and managers interested in integrative species, resource, and landscape diversities.
From Indifference To Awareness
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Fao
Release Date : 2003-11-30
From Indifference To Awareness written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Fao this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-30 with categories.
This CD-ROM illustrates the vital role that local knowledge plays in conserving biodiversity and ecosystem function in semi-arid rangelands. The activities of an FAO project that promotes biodiversity conservation I the Syrian Arab Republic are described in detail. The project has supported the development of the first nature reserve in the country, undertaken rangeland rehabilitation activities, provided extension services to local communities, provided extension services to local communities, and strengthened conservation education and awareness raising among decision-makers and civil society. The CD-ROM includes text and more that 200 photos of the flora, fauna, landscapes and local communities. [System requirements: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP; 64 Mb RAM]
Landscape Ecology Function And Management
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Author : J Ludwig
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 1996-11-01
Landscape Ecology Function And Management written by J Ludwig and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-11-01 with Science categories.
This book encapsulates the extensive knowledge developed by CSIRO's National Rangelands Program on how rangeland landscapes function and the implications for management. It looks at the ecology of rangeland landscape processes and deals with what happens when things go wrong, when a landscape loses its ability to efficiently capture and store water and nutrients - a state the authors call dysfunctional.Ways of managing rangelands in response to understanding landscape function are also considered. The concluding Section looks to the future providing some scenarios for the way rangeland landscapes may be used in 2020.
An Agreeable Landscape
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Author : Kathryn Mauz
language : en
Publisher: BRIT Press
Release Date : 2011
An Agreeable Landscape written by Kathryn Mauz and has been published by BRIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Nature categories.
From Indifference To Awareness
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Author : Gianluca Serra
language : en
Publisher: FAO
Release Date : 2003
From Indifference To Awareness written by Gianluca Serra and has been published by FAO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This study details the activities of an FAO project designed to promote biodiversity conservation activities in the semi-arid rangelands of the Syrian Arab Republic. The FAO project team, together with nomadic Bedouin herders and local hunters, identified and documented over 350 species of fauna during two years of field surveying. This study highlights the vital role that local knowledge plays in conserving biodiversity and ecosystem function in semi-arid rangelands.
Floristic Study Of Arid Ecosystem Ecology And Phytosociology
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Author : Dr. Ekta B. Joshi
language : en
Publisher: Google Book Publishers
Release Date :
Floristic Study Of Arid Ecosystem Ecology And Phytosociology written by Dr. Ekta B. Joshi and has been published by Google Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Nature categories.
The book “Floristic Study of Arid Ecosystem: Ecology and Phytosociology” focuses on biodiversity, ecology and taxonomy of plant diversity of altitudinal hill gradient environment viz. Kachchh Arid Ecosystem, Western Gujarat, India, with special emphasis on conservation and management of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) taxa. It encompasses the in-depth information on occurrence and distribution of general vegetation, species richness, frequency, density, abundance, commonness and rarity of important and significant plant species exist in the region. The core theme of this book is floristic study and altitudinal diversity of hilly plants with special reference to species distribution, population dynamics and community structure in addition to ethnobotany, ethnomedicine and phytosociology. The book embodies the vast and enormous information about ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal community of hilly habitats of Kachchh. This book also highlights the phytosociological aspects of invasive plant species viz. Prosopis julifora, along with historical account, population structure, dominance and dynamics. It summarizes the unique records of RET plants in relation to status, distribution, age structure, threats faced, etc. Besides, the book is a good repository of field records of some native and endemic plants used by locales as medications or panacea for curing incorrigible ailments. The special feature of this book is conservation and management strategies of RET plants using grass-root techniques for survival, sustenance, revival, restoration and rejuvenation of dwindling plant species of environmental, ecological and economic importance of arid hill ecosystem.