Annotation Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scie…
"Climate and Conservation presents case studies from around the world of leading-edge projects focused on climate change adaptation-regional-scale endeavors where scientists, managers, and practitioners are working to protect biodiversity by protecting landscapes and seascapes i…
Soil security for ecosystem management
by Kapur, Selim
fromMediterranean soil ecosystems
Using real-world examples from diverse taxa and ecosystems, this text presents research on rapid shifts in temperature and precipitation and explains how these shifts alter the biotic landscape now and in the future.
"Consequences of increasing human populations and human manipulation of the environment are the loss of soil, clean air and water, native ecosystems, and biodiversity. Interdisciplinary in scope, Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Health provides a new, proactive approach to env…
