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

Book Overview

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.-Hillslope Stability and Vegetation.- Land Desertification .- Watershed Ecological Evolution and Management.- Wetland Ecosystems of the Yellow River Source Zone.- Grassland Resources and Ecosystems.- Understanding Alpine Meadow Ecosystems.- Climate Change and Grassland Health.- Soil Resources and their Protection.- Ecosystem Synthesis and Thoughts Towards a Decision-Support Tool for Ecosystem Management of the Upper Yellow River Basin.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319808206
• ISBN13: 9783319808208
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"