Banded Vegetation Patterning in Arid and Semiarid Environments : Ecological Processes and Consequences for Management /
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...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Springer New York : Imprint : Springer,
2001.
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| Series: | Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis, ;
149. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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 valuable lessons for understanding other semi-arid landscapes as well, leading to a knowledge base facilitating sustainable use and rehabilitation. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (XVI, 251 pages 55 illustrations) |
| ISBN: | 9781461302070 (electronic bk.) 1461302072 (electronic bk.) |