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Rangeland Desertification
. Ed(S): Arnalds, Olafur; Archer, Steve
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Paperback. Editor(s): Arnalds, Olafur; Archer, Steve. Series: Advances in Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RBGB; RBK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
Desertification has occurred worldwide. The biophysical and socio-economic complexity of this phenomenon has challenged our ability to categorize, inventory, monitor and repair the condition of degraded lands. One of the most important distinctions to be made in relation to land degradation is between cultivated land used for annual crop production and `rangelands'. Grazing by free-roaming livestock is the traditional primary use of the world's rangelands. However, there is growing recognition of the importance of these vast acreages for wildlife habitat, hydrology and ground water recharge, recreation and aesthetics.
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Desertification has occurred worldwide. The biophysical and socio-economic complexity of this phenomenon has challenged our ability to categorize, inventory, monitor and repair the condition of degraded lands. One of the most important distinctions to be made in relation to land degradation is between cultivated land used for annual crop production and `rangelands'. Grazing by free-roaming livestock is the traditional primary use of the world's rangelands. However, there is growing recognition of the importance of these vast acreages for wildlife habitat, hydrology and ground water recharge, recreation and aesthetics.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Vegetation Science
Number of Pages
209
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048153596
SKU
V9789048153596
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