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Banded Vegetation Patterning in Arid and Semiarid Environments
. Ed(S): Tongway, David J.; Valentin, Christian; Seghieri, Josiane
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Paperback. Editor(s): Tongway, David J.; Valentin, Christian; Seghieri, Josiane. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 268 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; PST; RPC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
Aerial photography has revealed the striking, widespread phenomenon of repeating patterns of vegetation in more arid areas of the world. Two interdependent phases, bands of dense and sparse vegetation, alternate in the landscape. This volume synthesizes half a centurys accumulated knowledge of both theoretical and applied landscape functions from a variety of these regions. It covers structure, dynamics, and methods of study, as well as disturbances to these landscapes and relevant management issues. Chapters are included to discuss the role of modeling in answering questions about the origins and complex processes of banded landscapes. Studies of banded landscapes have yielded ... Read more
Aerial photography has revealed the striking, widespread phenomenon of repeating patterns of vegetation in more arid areas of the world. Two interdependent phases, bands of dense and sparse vegetation, alternate in the landscape. This volume synthesizes half a centurys accumulated knowledge of both theoretical and applied landscape functions from a variety of these regions. It covers structure, dynamics, and methods of study, as well as disturbances to these landscapes and relevant management issues. Chapters are included to discuss the role of modeling in answering questions about the origins and complex processes of banded landscapes. Studies of banded landscapes have yielded ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461265597
SKU
V9781461265597
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