Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems

Informationen zum Autor J. S. Bhatti , R. Lal, M. J. Apps, M. A. Price Klappentext Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems examines the effects of global climate change on intensively constructed or reconstructed ecosystems. This book explores land-use changes in relation to forestry, agriculture, wetlands including peatlands, It includes the effects of climate change on the plant/soil interface and soil health as well as on wetlands, peatlands, and other aquatic ecosystem. With an overview of research and development priorities, it addresses policy and economic issues, including the impact of the Kyoto Protocol. Featuring contributions from leading experts, this book is a comprehensive reference for professionals interested in the effects of climate change on ecosystem health. Zusammenfassung Examines the effects of global climate change on intensively managed and natural ecosystems. This book explores land-use changes in relation to forestry, agriculture, and wetlands. It includes the effects of climate change on the plant/soil interface and soil health as well as on wetlands, peatlands, and other aquatic systems. Inhaltsverzeichnis Climate Change and Ecosystems. State-of-the-Knowledge. Knowledge Gaps and Challenges. Economics and Policy Issues. Synthesis.

Product details

• Authors: Jagtar Lal Bhatti
• Assisted by: Michael J. Apps (Editor), Apps Michael J. (Editor), Jagtar Bhatti (Editor), Bhatti Jagtar (Editor), Rattan Lal (Editor), Lal Rattan (Editor), Mick A. Price (Editor), Price Mick A. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.12.2005
• EAN: 9780849330971
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-3097-1
• No. of pages: 464
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; SCIENCE / Global Warming & Climate Change, Climate Change, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, Meteorology & climatology, Meteorology and climatology