Global Deforestation (Hardcover)

Global Deforestation provides a concise but comprehensive examination of the variety of ways in which deforestation modifies environmental processes, as well as the societal implications of these changes. The book stresses how forest ecosystems may be prone to nearly irreversible degradation. To prevent the loss of important biophysical and socioeconomic functions, forests need to be adequately managed and protected against the increasing demand for agricultural land and forest resources. The book describes the spatial extent of forests, and provides an understanding of the past and present drivers of deforestation. It presents a theoretical background to understand the impacts of deforestation on biodiversity, hydrological functioning, biogeochemical cycling, and climate. It bridges the physical and biological sciences with the social sciences by examining economic impacts and socioeconomic drivers of deforestation. This book will appeal to advanced students, researchers and policymakers in environmental science, ecology, forestry, hydrology, plant science, ecohydrology, and environmental economics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	Christiane Runyan • Paolo D'odorico
Dimensions:	264 x 179 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-13526-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Deforestation Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-107-13526-5
Barcode:	9781107135260

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