Why Peatlands Matter
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Why Peatlands Matter
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Author : CIFOR
language : en
Publisher: CIFOR
Release Date : 2017-04-27
Why Peatlands Matter written by CIFOR and has been published by CIFOR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-27 with categories.
What is peat? Peat is a type of organic soil which is made up of partly decomposed vegetation and is formed over centuries in waterlogged conditions. Peat has been on our planet for around 360 million years. Some peatlands in existence today took more than 10,000 years to develop. Where is it found? Peat exists in a variety of climates around the world. From high altitudes to coastal areas and from tropical rainforests to permafrost regions towards the poles, where soil has been frozen year round for at least two years. The vast majority of peatlands can be found in colder climates, in temperate or boreal areas. Tropical countries with large stores of peat include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia and Peru. 68% of tropical peatlands are found in Southeast Asia.
Why Ecology Matters
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Author : Charles J. Krebs
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2016-05-25
Why Ecology Matters written by Charles J. Krebs and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-25 with Nature categories.
Global temperatures and seawater levels rise; the world’s smallest porpoise species looms at the edge of extinction; and a tiny emerald beetle from Japan flourishes in North America—but why does it matter? Who cares? With this concise, accessible, and up-to-date book, Charles J. Krebs answers critics and enlightens students and environmental advocates alike, revealing not why phenomena like these deserve our attention, but why they demand it. Highlighting key principles in ecology—from species extinction to the sun’s role in powering ecosystems—each chapter introduces a general question, illustrates that question with real-world examples, and links it to pressing ecological issues in which humans play a central role, such as the spread of invasive species, climate change, overfishing, and biodiversity conservation. While other introductions to ecology are rooted in complex theory, math, or practice and relegate discussions of human environmental impacts and their societal implications to sidebars and appendices, Why Ecology Matters interweaves these important discussions throughout. It is a book rooted in our contemporary world, delving into ecological issues that are perennial, timeless, but could not be more timely.
The Environment In Galicia A Book Of Images
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Author : Avelino Núñez-Delgado
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-04
The Environment In Galicia A Book Of Images written by Avelino Núñez-Delgado and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-04 with Science categories.
This book describes the environment in Galicia (NW Spain), with researchers and professors presenting their own photographs of relevant aspects. This richly illustrated book explains atmospheric, geologic, water, soils, landscapes, and environmental issues and treatments for a broad audience, including students and the general public, to raise awareness and effectively develop strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Making Sense Of Place
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Author : Ian Convery
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Release Date : 2014
Making Sense Of Place written by Ian Convery and has been published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Art categories.
Essays dealing with the question of how "sense of place" is constructed, in a variety of locations and media.The term "sense of place" is an important multidisciplinary concept, used to understand the complex processes through which individuals and groups define themselves and their relationship to their natural and cultural environments, and which over the last twenty years or so has been increasingly defined, theorized and used across diverse disciplines in different ways. Sense of place mediates our relationship with the world and with each other; it providesa profoundly important foundation for individual and community identity. It can be an intimate, deeply personal experience yet also something which we share with others. It is at once recognizable but never constant; rather it isembodied in the flux between familiarity and difference. Research in this area requires culturally and geographically nuanced analyses, approaches that are sensitive to difference and specificity, event and locale. The essayscollected here, drawn from a variety of disciplines (including but not limited to sociology, history, geography, outdoor education, museum and heritage studies, health, and English literature), offer an international perspectiveon the relationship between people and place, via five interlinked sections (Histories, Landscapes and Identities; Rural Sense of Place; Urban Sense of Place; Cultural Landscapes; Conservation, Biodiversity and Tourism).Ian Convery is Reader in Conservation and Forestry, National School of Forestry, University of Cumbria; Gerard Corsane is Senior Lecturer in Heritage, Museum and Galley Studies, International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies, Newcastle University; Peter Davis is Professor of Museology, International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies, Newcastle University. Contributors: Doreen Massey, Ian Convery, Gerard Corsane, Peter Davis, David Storey, Mark Haywood, Penny Bradshaw, Vincent O'Brien, Michael Woods, Jesse Heley, Carol Richards, Suzie Watkin, Lois Mansfield, Kenesh Djusipov, Tamara Kudaibergonova, Jennifer Rogers, Eunice Simmons, Andrew Weatherall, Amanda Bingley, Michael Clark, Rhiannon Mason, Chris Whitehead, Helen Graham, Christopher Hartworth, Joanne Hartworth, Ian Thompson, Paul Cammack, Philippe Dubé, Josie Baxter, Maggie Roe, Lyn Leader-Elliott, John Studley, Stephanie K.Hawke, D. Jared Bowers, Mark Toogood, Owen T. Nevin, Peter Swain, Rachel M. Dunk, Mary-Ann Smyth, Lisa J. Gibson, Stefaan Dondeyne, Randi Kaarhus, Gaia Allison, Ellie Lindsay, Andrew Ramsay
Ecology Of Freshwater And Estuarine Wetlands
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Author : Darold P. Batzer
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2014-12-06
Ecology Of Freshwater And Estuarine Wetlands written by Darold P. Batzer and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-06 with Nature categories.
This second edition of this important and authoritative survey provides students and researchers with up-to-date and accessible information about the ecology of freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Prominent scholars help students understand both general concepts of different wetland types as well as complex topics related to these dynamic physical environments. Careful syntheses review wetland soils, hydrology, and geomorphology; abiotic constraints for wetland plants and animals; microbial ecology and biogeochemistry; development of wetland plant communities; wetland animal ecology; and carbon dynamics and ecosystem processes. In addition, contributors document wetland regulation, policy, and assessment in the US and provide a clear roadmap for adaptive management and restoration of wetlands. New material also includes an expanded review of the consequences for wetlands in a changing global environment. Ideally suited for wetlands ecology courses, Ecology of Freshwater and Estuarine Wetlands, Second Edition, includes updated content, enhanced images (many in color), and innovative pedagogical elements that guide students and interested readers through the current state of our wetlands.
Boreal Peatland Ecosystems
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Author : R.K. Wieder
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-10-16
Boreal Peatland Ecosystems written by R.K. Wieder and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-16 with Science categories.
This is the first truly ecosystem-oriented book on peatlands. It adopts an ecosystems approach to understanding the world's boreal peatlands. The focus is on biogeochemical patterns and processes, production, decomposition, and peat accumulation, and it provides additional information on animal and fungal diversity. A recurring theme is the legacy of boreal peatlands as impressive accumulators of carbon as peat over millennia.
Peatlands Mapping And Monitoring
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Author : The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2020-03-01
Peatlands Mapping And Monitoring written by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-01 with Nature categories.
Integration of peatlands into land-use monitoring systems is central to the conservation of their carbon storage – be they conserved, degraded or restored. Healthy peatlands mitigate climate change, enhance adaptive capacity and maintain ecosystem services and biodiversity. Albeit peatlands are starting to receive a high level of attention and the scientific basis for their monitoring has quickly developed over the last few years. Robust and practical approaches and tools for developing and integrating peatland-monitoring into national monitoring and reporting frameworks is an important opportunity for countries to limit global warming to 2 °C.
Forest Research Information Paper
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Forest Research Information Paper written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Forests and forestry categories.
A Dictionary Of Science Literature And Art Comprising The Definitions And Derivations Of The Scientific Terms In General Use
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Author : William Thomas Brande
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
A Dictionary Of Science Literature And Art Comprising The Definitions And Derivations Of The Scientific Terms In General Use written by William Thomas Brande and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with categories.
Carbon Assessment In Boreal Wetlands Of Ontario
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Author : Jim W. McLaughlin
language : en
Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie : Ontario Forest Research Institute
Release Date : 2004
Carbon Assessment In Boreal Wetlands Of Ontario written by Jim W. McLaughlin and has been published by Sault Ste. Marie : Ontario Forest Research Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Nature categories.
This report reviews the literature on carbon cycling in northern wetlands, with a focus on peatlands in the context of carbon assessment in boreal peatlands of Ontario. The report first introduces the topic of peatland carbon cycling and the importance of vegetation & hydrologic interactions in its regulation. It also presents components of peatland carbon budgets. The next section lists the uncertainties in global estimates of wetland extent and describes the boreal wetland regions & wetland types in Canada, including peatlands in Ontario. Section three covers the following: peatland net primary production & litter decomposition; peat accumulation & carbon sequestration; carbon storage in Ontario boreal peatlands; carbon cycling dynamics; methane production & emission; the importance of peatlands to atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations; measures of carbon dioxide exchange in peatlands; and the relation between climate change and peatland carbon cycling. Section four discusses various approaches used to scale peatland carbon to landscape, regional, & global levels, focussing on carbon dioxide & methane. The final section reviews the Ontario peatland resource and summarizes the knowledge gaps that remain before accurate assessments of peatland carbon budgets are possible.