Compendium Of Forest Hydrology And Geomorphology In British Columbia
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Compendium Of Forest Hydrology And Geomorphology In British Columbia
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language : en
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Release Date : 2010
Compendium Of Forest Hydrology And Geomorphology In British Columbia written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Forest hydrology categories.
Compendium Of Forest Hydrology And Geomorphology In British Columbia
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Author : Robin G. Pike
language : en
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Release Date : 2010
Compendium Of Forest Hydrology And Geomorphology In British Columbia written by Robin G. Pike and has been published by University of British Columbia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Forest hydrology categories.
Over the last two decades, hydrologists and geomorphologists have often discussed the need to document the history, scientific discoveries, and field expertise gained in watershed management in British Columbia. Several years ago, a group of watershed scientists from FORREX, academia, government, and the private sector gathered at the University of British Columbia to discuss the idea of a provincially relevant summary of hydrology, geomorphology, and watershed management. Through this meeting, the Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology was born. As a synthesis document, the Compendium consolidates current scientific knowledge and operational experience into 19 chapters. To ensure reliable, relevant, and scientifically sound information, all chapters were extensively peer reviewed employing the standard double-blind protocol common to most scholarly journals. Chapters in the Compendium summarize the basic scientific information necessary to manage water resources in forested environments, explaining watershed processes and the effects of disturbances across different regions of the province. In short, the Compendium is about British Columbia and is primarily intended for a British Columbian audience, giving it a uniquely regional focus compared to other hydrology texts. At over 800 pages, the Compendium showcases the rich history of forest hydrology, geomorphology, and aquatic ecology research and practice in British Columbia and sets forth the foundation for the future by showing us how much more we have yet to learn.
Landscapes And Landforms Of Western Canada
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Author : Olav Slaymaker
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-12-01
Landscapes And Landforms Of Western Canada written by Olav Slaymaker and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with Science categories.
This is the only book to focus on the geomorphological landscapes of Canada West. It outlines the little-appreciated diversity of Canada’s landscapes, and the nature of the geomorphological landscape, which deserves wider publicity. Three of the most important geomorphological facts related to Canada are that 90% of its total area emerged from ice-sheet cover relatively recently, from a geological perspective; permafrost underlies 50% of its landmass and the country enjoys the benefits of having three oceans as its borders: the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Canada West is a land of extreme contrasts — from the rugged Cordillera to the wide open spaces of the Prairies; from the humid west-coast forests to the semi-desert in the interior of British Columbia and from the vast Mackenzie river system of the to small, steep, cascading streams on Vancouver Island. The thickest Canadian permafrost is found in the Yukon and extensive areas of the Cordillera are underlain by sporadic permafrost side-by-side with the never-glaciated plateaus of the Yukon. One of the curiosities of Canada West is the presence of volcanic landforms, extruded through the ice cover of the late Pleistocene and Holocene epochs, which have also left a strong imprint on the landscape. The Mackenzie and Fraser deltas provide the contrast of large river deltas, debouching respectively into the Arctic and Pacific oceans.
Geography Of British Columbia Fourth Edition
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Author : Brett McGillivray
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 2020-04-01
Geography Of British Columbia Fourth Edition written by Brett McGillivray and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-01 with Science categories.
From the beginning of time, physical and human processes have altered British Columbia’s landscape. Geographers seek to understand these processes, and this text provides students with the basic tools and techniques of their craft. Completely revised and expanded for the 2020s, the four edition of Geography of British Columbia contains extensive urban content to reflect BC's transition from a resource-dependent economy to a more service-oriented one presents ideas and concepts in a clear and concise way includes a comprehensive glossary of key terms has more than 125 informative maps, diagrams, graphs, tables, and photos includes suggested readings and discussion questions for each chapter. In an era of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand the complex interaction between human influence on the landscape and the earth’s ever-changing physical processes. This book provides students with the tools, techniques, and knowledge they’ll need.
Slope Safety Preparedness For Impact Of Climate Change
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Author : Ken Ho
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-06-01
Slope Safety Preparedness For Impact Of Climate Change written by Ken Ho and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Many countries are increasingly threatened by major landslide disasters and fatalities due to extreme weather events which have major implications for public safety and the sustainability of infrastructure and the built environment. A further increase in such a trend could come from climate change. This book helps to fill in the gap due to the fact that landslide hazards are commonly not covered under the policy debate on climate change. The book highlights the importance of raising awareness to the challenges of landslide hazards due to climate impact. It provides a holistic frame for understanding the key issues and new tools that could be used to assess and manage the landslide risks. The book gathers contributions from 21 countries and regions in the form of national reports or summaries with respect to four key aspects: a) the methods used for evaluating changing weather and changing landslide patterns; b) the changing weather patterns; c) the changing landslide patterns and hazard scenarios; d) the applications to risk management and the formulation of adaptation measures. Recommendations are made for enhanced preparedness and resilience. Improved crisis management and areas for future work are suggested.
Climate Change Effects On Groundwater Resources
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Author : Holger Treidel
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2011-12-02
Climate Change Effects On Groundwater Resources written by Holger Treidel and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-02 with Nature categories.
Climate change is expected to modify the hydrological cycle and affect freshwater resources. Groundwater is a critical source of fresh drinking water for almost half of the world’s population and it also supplies irrigated agriculture. Groundwater is also important in sustaining streams, lakes, wetlands, and associated ecosystems. But despite this, knowledge about the impact of climate change on groundwater quantity and quality is limited. Direct impacts of climate change on natural processes (groundwater recharge, discharge, storage, saltwater intrusion, biogeochemical reactions, chemical fate and transport) may be exacerbated by human activities (indirect impacts). Increased groundwater abstraction, for example, may be needed in areas with unsustainable or contaminated surface water resources caused by droughts and floods. Climate change effects on groundwater resources are, therefore, closely linked to other global change drivers, including population growth, urbanization and land-use change, coupled with other socio-economic and political trends. Groundwater response to global changes is a complex function that depends on climate change and variability, topography, aquifer characteristics, vegetation dynamics, and human activities. This volume contains case studies from diverse aquifer systems, scientific methods, and climatic settings that have been conducted globally under the framework of the UNESCO-IHP project Groundwater Resources Assessment under the Pressures of Humanity and Climate Change (GRAPHIC). This book presents a current and global synthesis of scientific findings and policy recommendations for scientists, water managers and policy makers towards adaptive management of groundwater sustainability under future climate change and variability.
Changing Cold Environments
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Author : Hugh M. French
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-10-13
Changing Cold Environments written by Hugh M. French and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-13 with Science categories.
Changing Cold Environments; Implications for Global Climate Change is a comprehensive overview of the changing nature of the physical attributes of Canada's cold environments and the implications of these changes to cold environments on a global scale. The book places particular emphasis on the broader environmental science and sustainability issues that are of increasing concern to all cold regions if present global climate trends continue. Clearly structured throughout, the book focuses on those elements of Canada's cold environments that will be most affected by global climate change – namely, the tundra, sub-arctic and boreal forest regions of northern Canada, and the high mid-latitude mountains of western Canada. Implications are considered for similar environments around the world resulting in a timely text suitable for second and third year undergraduates in the environmental or earth sciences courses.
Routledge Handbook Of Environmental Hazards And Society
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Author : Tara K. McGee
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-06-30
Routledge Handbook Of Environmental Hazards And Society written by Tara K. McGee and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-30 with Nature categories.
This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explores future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts, including established researchers, future stars in the field, and practitioners. Organised into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part I explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part II explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part III explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part IV explores policy and practice, including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information. This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction.
Recent Development In River Corridor Management
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Author : Subashisa Dutta
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-08-17
Recent Development In River Corridor Management written by Subashisa Dutta and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-17 with Science categories.
This book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on River Corridor Research and Management (2022). It describes various topics on fluvio-hydro-ecological processes of river systems. The topics covered include river hydraulics, river dynamics, experimental and field hydraulics and remote sensing applications. The book also discusses the river aquatic health, river ecology and other aligned areas. The book is a valuable reference for research scholars, academicians, river scientists and practitioners working in the areas of river science.
Ecological Forest Management Handbook
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Author : Guy R. Larocque
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-01-13
Ecological Forest Management Handbook written by Guy R. Larocque and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-13 with Nature categories.
Forests are valued not only for their economic potential, but also for the biodiversity they contain, the ecological services they provide, and the recreational, cultural, and spiritual opportunities they provide. The Ecological Forest Management Handbook provides a comprehensive summary of interrelated topics in the field, including management con
