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Sunil, Nautiyal; Katari, Bhaskar; Khan, Y. D. Imran - Biodiversity of Semi-Arid Landscape - 9783319154633 - V9783319154633
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Biodiversity of Semi-Arid Landscape

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Description for Biodiversity of Semi-Arid Landscape Hardback. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 420 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 801.

This study presents authentic data compiled from field experiments and investigations, and provides a point of reference for any future changes associated with anthropogenic activity in semiarid ecosystems. Three years of continuous and rigorous empirical research on biodiversity (from phytoplankton to higher plants and from zooplankton to higher animals – all flora and fauna) in India’s semiarid region have culminated in this work.

Though there are many studies available on issues related to biodiversity, the majority cover either specific groups of plants or groups of animals; with the exception of this book, studies that include all flora and fauna including ... Read more

Further, the book focuses on an extremely important topic, firstly because semiarid landscapes are highly vulnerable to climate change, and secondly because other developmental activities will be undertaken in the region in an effort to meet its energy requirements. As such, the results of the current study will provide a standard protocol for subsequent monitoring and mapping of biodiversity for conservation and management.

The book explores, quantifies and surveys plant and animal species from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, assessing and quantitatively analyzing the diversity indices of different vegetation strata. Further, it investigates the conservation status of each species (flora and fauna) in keeping with IUCN categories.

The study also examines landscape dynamics using RS and GIS for vegetation analysis, and discusses traditional ecological knowledge related to the use, conservation and management of biodiversity. As such, it offers a unique and valuable resource not only for researchers from the environmental/ecological sciences but also for conservationists and policymakers.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
Series
Environmental Science and Engineering
Number of Pages
398
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319154633
SKU
V9783319154633
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