Landscape and Ecosystem Diversity, Dynamics and Management in the Yellow River Source Zone

Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-80820-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 369 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 5796 g

Reihe: Springer Geography

This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brierley, Gary John

Li, Xilai

Cullum, Carola

Gao, Jay

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltmanagement, Umweltökonomie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Physische Geographie und Topographie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Deltas, Flussmündungen, Küstenregionen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

From the Contents: Introduction.- Tectonic Setting, Palaeoenvironments and Long-Term Vegetation Dynamics of the Yellow River Source Zone.- Climate Variability in the Yellow River Source Zone.- Hydrology and Water Resources.- River Diversity, Controls and Geo-Ecological Values.