Desertification and Land Degradation: Concept to Combating

ISBN-13: 9780815361725 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 383 str.

INDIA) Ahmedabad ISRO Rimjhim (Space Applications Centre

Opis

Proposed book explains the concept and characteristics of drylands, desert and desertification, land degradation, wastelands and the concept of ecosystem services including processes involved, their characteristics, physics and indicators with mapping, monitoring and assessment of methods involved.

Spis treści

1. Introduction and Historical Perspective. 2. Desert, Desertification and Land Degradation. 3. Causes and Drivers. 4. Desertification and Land Degradation Processes. 5. Environmental and Social Impact. 6. Ocean Biological Deserts. 7. Indicators. 8. Remote Sensing Technique. 9. Mapping and Monitoring Methods. 10. Desertification Vulnerability Assessment. 11. Combating Strategies. 12. International Initiatives. 13. Land Degradation Neutrality.