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

by Gary John Brierley (Editor), Xilai Li (Editor), Carola Cullum (Editor), Jay Gao (Editor)

Overview

This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319808208
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	05/31/2018
Series:	Springer Geography
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Pages:	369
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

From the Contents: 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.