The Nature And Dynamics Of Forest Savanna Boundaries
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The Nature And Dynamics Of Forest Savanna Boundaries
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Author : British Ecological Society
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
The Nature And Dynamics Of Forest Savanna Boundaries written by British Ecological Society and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with categories.
Nature And Dynamics Of Forest Savanna Boundaries
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Author : P. Furley
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1992-12-31
Nature And Dynamics Of Forest Savanna Boundaries written by P. Furley and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-12-31 with Nature categories.
Boundaries and processes; Forest-savanna boundaries: general considerations; Ecological processes at the forest-savanna boundary; Physical environment at the Boundary; Mapping forest and savannas in sub-Saharan Africa from advanced very high resolution radiometer (AVHRR) imagery; Influence of physical factors on the nature and dynamics of forest-savanna boundaries; Dynamics of the forest-savanna boundary in the Rio Branco-Rupunini region of northern Amazonia. Edaphic changes at the forest-savanna boundary with particular reference to the neotropics; Soil and litter nutrient losses in forest clearings close to a forest-savanna boundary on Maraca Island, Roraima, Brazil; Soil conditions and soil biology in different habitats across a forest-savanna boundary on Maraca Island, Roraima, Brazil; Observations on soils, foliar nutrient concentrations and floristic composition of cerrado sensu stricto and cerradao communities in central Brazil; Soil formation and nutrient dynamics at the woodland-savanna boundary in East Africa; Environmental change and vegetation; Landscape dynamics and surface deposits arising from late quaternary fluctuations in the forest-savanna boundary; The development of rainforest-savanna boundaries in tropical Australia; Ultraviolet V-B insolation and the altitudinal forest limit; How old are South Africa's grasslands? Vegetation structure and dynamics at the boundary; The phytogeography of savanna species of neotropical Chrysobalanaceae; The nature and the dynamics of the forest-savanna boundary in south-western Nigeria; Effects of trees on understorey vegetation and soils at forest-savanna boundaries in East Africa; The forest-savanna boundary on Maraca Island, Roraima, Brazil: an investigation of two contrasting transects; Floristic composition, phytosociology and comparison of cerrado and gallery forests at Fazenda Agua Limpa, Federal District, Brazil; Transitions between cerrado and forest vegetation in Brazil; Observations on the differentiation of woodland and wet savanna habitats in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso, Brazil; The Chaco-Pantanal transition in southern Mato Grosso, Brazil; Animals at the forest-savanna boundary; Soil fauna at the forest-savanna boundary: role of the termite mounds in nutrient cycling; The chemical ecology of forest and savanna termites; The forest-savanna boundary and habitat selection by Brazilian social wasps; The importance of forest edges in the ecology of open country cerrado birds; The role of mammals in neotropical forest-savanna boundaries; Modelling of the Boundary; Modelling energy flows and surface temperatures over forest and savanna; Modelling the location of woody-grassland boundaries; A conceptual model relating environmental factors and vegetation formations in the lowlands of tropical South America.
Dynamics Of Forest Ecosystems In Central Africa During The Holocene Past Present Future
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Author : J. Runge
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-04-21
Dynamics Of Forest Ecosystems In Central Africa During The Holocene Past Present Future written by J. Runge and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-21 with Science categories.
This book consists of scientific papers resulting from an international workshop:Environmental and Cultural Change in West- and Central Africa' organized by the German Research Foundation (DFG) in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 2006. Problems of Holocene and Late Pleistocene modifications of the rain forest savanna fringe and their possible influence o
The Rainforest Edge
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Author : John Hemming
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 1994
The Rainforest Edge written by John Hemming and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Maracá Island (Roraima, Brazil) categories.
The Forest Frontier
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Author : Peter A. Furley
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-06-25
The Forest Frontier written by Peter A. Furley and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-25 with Science categories.
Originally published in 1994, this book analysed land developments, deforestation and pasture substitution, colonisation schemes and spontaneous settlement during the latter part of the 20th Century. In so doing, The Forest Frontier presents an overview of the intrinsic environmental and socio-economic resources of the Roraima, the most northerly of the Brazilian Amazon states. Roraima is of special environmental interest because of its extensive savannas and varied forests – the home of some of the largest and most diverse groups of indigenous Indians. This critical assessment of the nature and pace of agricultural advance into Roraima examines the range of strategies which have been proposed to cope with the inevitable development. With the conflict between preserving the natural environment and development still major issues for Brazil, this book remains as relevant now as when it was first published.
Savannas And Dry Forests
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Author : Andrea Berardi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-05-15
Savannas And Dry Forests written by Andrea Berardi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-15 with Science categories.
Parched landscapes, biodiversity loss, encroaching deserts and deforestation are some of the environmental crises taking place in tropical savannas and dry forests throughout the world. To date, much research into these regions has treated humans as 'outside' or as an 'impact' only. However, over and over again, examples show that, in fact, humans are not external factors, but integral components of these systems. Humans are key determinants of savannas and dry forests, affecting patterns and processes, as well as impacts on natural resources. Unless we understand the human-environment relationship in these regions, we will never truly identify the causes or be able to provide solutions. This book therefore focuses on the roles of the past, present and future human perceptions and actions on savannas and dry forests. It examines how the views of local farmers, NGO workers, government officials and international scientists differ on the links between the social and ecological components of savannas. It deals with these multiple perspectives by using systems diagramming and conceptual modelling to provide a clearer and more explicit understanding and to promote better communication between the various actors concerned.
Biodiversity And Savanna Ecosystem Processes
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Author : Otto T. Solbrig
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-07
Biodiversity And Savanna Ecosystem Processes written by Otto T. Solbrig 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 2013-03-07 with Science categories.
Savannas are the most widespread ecosystem in the tropics and as such are subjected to great human pressure that may result in massive soil degradation. The book addresses the role of species in the function of savanna ecosystems. It is shown that savannas are enormously diverse and that four factors determine the function of savanna ecosystems: Plant Available Moisture; Plant Available Nutrients; Fire; Herbivores.
Reframing Deforestation
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Author : James Fairhead
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Reframing Deforestation written by James Fairhead and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Science categories.
This study reviews how West African deforestation is represented and the evidence which informs deforestation orthodoxy. On a country by country basis (covering Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Benin), and using historical and social anthropological evidence the authors evaluate this orthodox critically. Reframing Deforestation suggests that the scale of deforestation wrought by West African farmers during the twentieth century has been vastly exaggerated. The authors argue that global analyses have unfairly stigmatised West Africa and obscured its more sustainable, even landscape-enriching practices. Stessing that dominant policy approaches in forestry and conservation require major rethinking worldwide, Reframing Deforestation illustrates that more realistic assessments of forest cover change, and more respectful attention to local knowledge and practices, are necessary bases for effective and appropriate environmental policies.
World Savannas
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Author : Jayalaxshm Mistry
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-15
World Savannas written by Jayalaxshm Mistry and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-15 with Science categories.
An interdisciplinary text on the world's savannas, covering the geography, ecology, economics and politics of savanna regions. Savannas are a distinct vegetation type, covering a third of the world's land surface area and supporting a fifth of the world's population. There has been a wide range of literature on the subject, but the majority of work has focused on the ecology or development of savanna areas, ignoring the wider interdisciplinary issues affecting contemporary savannas. World Savannas aims to buck this trend, providing students with an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to the global importance of savannas.
Handbook Of Research On The Conservation And Restoration Of Tropical Dry Forests
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Author : Bhadouria, Rahul
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2019-09-27
Handbook Of Research On The Conservation And Restoration Of Tropical Dry Forests written by Bhadouria, Rahul and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Tropical dry forests are the most exploited and endangered ecosystems in the world. A combination of climatic and human factors often reduce these forests to patches of dry scrubs or savannas. Because these ecosystems experience a more arduous and less anticipated environment, they are more prone to environmental stress as plant communities are developed. Therefore, urgent research is necessary to understand both the detrimental issues and problem-solving approaches to conserving these important forests. The Handbook of Research on the Conservation and Restoration of Tropical Dry Forests is a pivotal reference source that combines theory and practice on the current trends and issues in this important ecological subject and discusses future challenges towards conservation strategies of these tropical dry forests. While highlighting topics such as forest management, natural regeneration, and silviculture, this publication examines the anthropogenic impacts on tropical dry forests and the necessity to rebuild their ecosystems. This book is ideally designed for state forest agency professionals, resource managers, non-governmental organization agents, ecologists, botanists, environmentalists, students, and researchers seeking current research on the threats to these forests.