Handbook of Ecological Models Used in Ecosystem and Environmental - Managemen

Written to help researchers and environmental managers tackle environmental problems, this book presents models as reference points for specific plans of action. The first part of the book focuses on the type of ecosystem, while the second focuses on the different types of environmental problems. The author explains which models to use in partic

List of contents

ECOSYSTEM MODELS: Lakes. Estuaries. Rivers. Coastal zones (Fjords, bays etc.). Lagoons. Grassland. Agricultural systems. Wetlands. Forests. Savanna. Natural Parks. The Atmosphere. Polar ecosystems. Mountain ecosystems. Aquaculture systems. Waste Water Systems. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS: Oxygen depletion. Eutrophication. Acid rain. Organic toxic substances. Heavy metals. Medicine in the environment. Landscape Planning. Fishery. Species diversity and alien species. The ozone layer. Global warming. Ground water pollution. State-of-the-art of the Use of Models in Environmental Management.

About the author

Sven Erik Jørgensen works with the Royal Danish School of Pharmacy.

Summary

Written to help researchers and environmental managers tackle environmental problems, this book presents models as reference points for specific plans of action. The first part of the book focuses on the type of ecosystem, while the second focuses on the different types of environmental problems. The author explains which models to use in partic

Product details

• Authors: Sven Erik Jorgensen, Sven Erik (Copenhagen University Jorgensen
• Assisted by: Sven Erik Jorgensen (Editor), Jorgensen Sven Erik (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367865832
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86583-2
• No. of pages: 636
• Series: Applied Ecology and Environmental Management
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Applied ecology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology