Screen LibraryCombating Desertification and Land Degradation : Spatial Strategies Using Vegetation /
This book reports an approach developed to research and apply methods of assessing patterns of processes in the landscape, and suitability of different types of vegetation to mitigate soil erosion and sediment flux. Practical guidelines on a spatially strategic approach to management of land degrada...
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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| Publisher Address: | Cham : |
| Publication Dates: | 2017. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44451-2 |
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This book reports an approach developed to research and apply methods of assessing patterns of processes in the landscape, and suitability of different types of vegetation to mitigate soil erosion and sediment flux. Practical guidelines on a spatially strategic approach to management of land degradation at a range of spatial scales were produced. Originally developed for the Mediterranean environment, it has much wider potential global application. It provides researchers with methods to acquire the knowledge necessary for such an approach and provides practitioners with guidance on implemen |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource(x,135pages): illustrations. |
| ISBN: | 9783319444512 |
| Index Number: | GB3 |
| CLC: | P941.73 |
| Contents: | Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION -- 1.1 Context and problem.-1.2 Processes and connectivity concept.-1.3 Benefits of use of vegetation -- 1.4 Approach -- 1.5 Research design and study area -- 1.6 Conclusion.-Chapter 2 MECHANISMS OF DEGRADATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONNECTIVITY AND EROSION HOTSPOTS -- 2.1 Soil erosion and degradation in desertified Mediterranean lands -- 2.2 Processes -- 2.3 Connectivity concept and methods -- 2.4 Methods and results at various scales -- 2.5 Conclusions.-Chapter 3 CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH OF PLANTS -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Types of plants in Mediterranean environment a |