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Landscape and Ecosystem Diversity, Dynamics and Management in the Yellow River Source Zone, 1st ed. 2016
Springer Geography Series
Coordinators: Brierley Gary John, Li Xilai, Cullum Carola, Gao Jay
Language: EnglishSubject for Landscape and Ecosystem Diversity, Dynamics and...:
Publication date: 05-2018
Support: Print on demand
Support: Print on demand
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This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.
Introduction.- Tectonic Setting, Palaeoenvironments and Long-Term Vegetation Dynamics of the Yellow River Source Zone.- Climate Variability in the Yellow River Source Zone.- Hydrology and Water Resources.- River Diversity, Controls and Geo-Ecological Values.-Hillslope Stability and Vegetation.- Land Desertification .- Watershed Ecological Evolution and Management.- Wetland Ecosystems of the Yellow River Source Zone.- Grassland Resources and Ecosystems.- Understanding Alpine Meadow Ecosystems.- Climate Change and Grassland Health.- Soil Resources and their Protection.- Ecosystem Synthesis and Thoughts Towards a Decision-Support Tool for Ecosystem Management of the Upper Yellow River Basin.
Offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River
Focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region
Includes extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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