Man Made Deserts
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Man Made Deserts
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Author : Walter Clay Lowdermilk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1935
Man Made Deserts written by Walter Clay Lowdermilk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1935 with Agriculture categories.
The history of civilizations is a record of struggles against the progressive dessication of civilized lands. The more ancient the civilization, the drier and more wasted, usually, is the supporting country.
Aralkum A Man Made Desert
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Author : Siegmar-W. Breckle
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-09-22
Aralkum A Man Made Desert written by Siegmar-W. Breckle 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 2011-09-22 with Science categories.
Having been the fourth largest lake on the globe roughly 50 years ago, today the Aral Sea no longer exists. Human activities caused its desiccation and the formation of a huge new desert, the Aralkum, which can be regarded as one of the greatest ecological catastrophes and - at the same time - the largest primary succession experiment of mankind. This volume brings together the results of international and interdisciplinary long-term studies on the new desert ecosystem and is divided into four main sections. The first section provides an overview of the physical characteristics of the area and covers geological, pedological, geomorphological and climatological aspects and their dynamics, especially dust-storm dynamics. The second focuses on the biotic aspects and highlights the spatial and temporal patterns of the flora and fauna. In the third section studies and projects aiming to combat desertification by phytomelioration and to develop strategies for the conservation of biodiversity are presented. The book is rounded off with a section providing a synthesis and conclusions.
Man Made Deserts
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Author : Walter Clay Lowdermilk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1935
Man Made Deserts written by Walter Clay Lowdermilk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1935 with Deserts categories.
Desertification
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Author : Alan Grainger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Desertification written by Alan Grainger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Science categories.
The Political Economy Of Land Degradation
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Author : Julian Morris
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Economic Affairs
Release Date : 1995
The Political Economy Of Land Degradation written by Julian Morris and has been published by Institute of Economic Affairs this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Business & Economics categories.
The root causes of land degradation are the actions of political entrepreneurs, aid agencies, and governments of developing countries who misuse 'aid' money. Only when individuals are permitted to own property, especially land and water, to engage in free trade, and to resolve disputes through customary law, will the problems of land degradation, poverty, and hunger be reduced to acceptable levels.
Climate Change In Deserts
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Author : Martin Williams
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-08-11
Climate Change In Deserts written by Martin Williams and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-11 with Nature categories.
A synthesis of the environmental and climatic history of every major desert and desert margin, for researchers and advanced students.
Sustainable Land Use In Deserts
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Author : Siegmar-W. Breckle
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Sustainable Land Use In Deserts written by Siegmar-W. Breckle 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 Science categories.
Changing desert areas for land use implies a lot of ecological problems. These and related ones are dealt with in this book covering various interdisciplinary and international aspects. Large areas in arid and semi-arid regions are already polluted in various ways. One of the biggest problems is the anthropogenic salinization by inadequate means of agriculture and irrigation. Additionally, most arid areas in the world are dramatically overgrazed. Methods and practices of a sustainable land use in deserts are urgently needed in many arid regions. This book gives a broad survey on some of the affected regions of the world as well as some case studies from elsewhere (Aral Sea, Negev desert, Namib desert etc.). Thus, basic and applied sciences are brought together. Water management in deserts, grazing systems or reclamation of desertified areas are among the topics of this book, as well as social and economic aspects.
Deserts And Desertification
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Author : Yajuan Zhu
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2022-02-16
Deserts And Desertification written by Yajuan Zhu and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-16 with Science categories.
A desert is an ecosystem in an arid zone in which sand dunes cover the land and sandstorms often occur. Although desert vegetation is sparse, it plays an important role in ecosystem structure and function. Desertification is one of the most severe environmental problems today. Land desertification can be controlled through many measures, such as eco-villages, eco-agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and the combination of engineering and biology. This edited volume provides new insights into the pattern of desert ecosystems and the progress of desertification control. It is a useful resource for researchers in ecology, forestry, and land desertification control.
The Political Economy Of Land Degradation
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Political Economy Of Land Degradation written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with categories.
Encyclopedia Of Hydrology And Water Resources
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Author : Reginald W. Herschy
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 1998-07-31
Encyclopedia Of Hydrology And Water Resources written by Reginald W. Herschy 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 1998-07-31 with Science categories.
The fresh water supplies of the Earth are finite and as the world's population continues to grow humanity's thirst for this water seems unquenchable. Intense pressure is being exerted upon freshwater resources and a lack of adequate clean water is seen as one of the most serious global problems for the 21st century. Indeed it has been said that the next war will be fought over water, not oil. Human health and the health of supporting ecosystems increasingly depends upon our ability to find, control, manage and understand water. In a single volume, The Encyclopedia of Hydrology and Water Resources provides the reader with a comprehensive overview and understanding of the diverse field of hydrology. The intimate inclusion of material on water resources emphasizes the practical applications of this field, applications which are indispensable in any modern approach to the subject. This volume is a vital reference for all hydrologists, hydrogeologists and water engineers worldwide, whether they are concerned with the exploitation of new sources of water, the protection and management of existing reserves, or the science of surface water and groundwater flow. 114 eminent scientists from 17 countries worldwide have contributed to this authoritative volume. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes almost 300 entries on a range of key topics, including arid and semi-arid zones, climates and climate change, floods and droughts, desertification, entropy, flow measurement, groundwater, hydrological cycle, hydrological models, infiltration, karst hydrology, paleohydrology, precipitation, remote sensing, river pollution prevention, rivers, lakes and seas, satellite hydrology, soil erosion, water treatment, water use, weather radar, and world water balance.