Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems

ISBN-13: 9780367391485 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 464 str.

Jagtar Bhatti; Rattan Lal; Michael J. Apps

Opis

Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems 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. With an overview of research and development priorities, it addresses policy and economic issues, including the impact of the Kyoto Protocol. This book is a comprehensive reference for professionals interested in the effects of climate change on ecosystem health.

Spis treści

Climate Change and Ecosystems. State-of-the-Knowledge. Knowledge Gaps and Challenges. Economics and Policy Issues. Synthesis.

O autorze

J. S. Bhatti , R. Lal, M. J. Apps, M. A. Price