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Author : Armando A. Apan
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book GIS Applications in Tropical Forestry written by Armando A. Apan and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Andrew C. Millington
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461515238
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)
Download or read book GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeography and Ecology written by Andrew C. Millington and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-11 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the conservation of tropical forests has received worldwide publicity whereas effective forest management, particularly for timber extraction, has attracted little attention and gained some notoriety. The overall aim of the present paper was to examine how environmental micro-variation in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve of Belize can influence species distribution and thereby inform management strategy. The paper deals first with the background to forest management in Belize, then considers the methodology used in the present study and fin~~ly assesses the preliminary results. The specific objectives are: (1) to assess the effects of changing scale on the variability of selected individual soil properties in forest plots within the same vegetation class; and (2) to examine the variation in soil properties and tree species distribution, and to integrate environmental and ecological data over a range of scales. BACKGROUND Whereas the global and regional distribution of tropical forests is broadly governed by climatic and altitudinal variation, individual forest tracts need to consider a range of other, locally important factors to explain species distribution and change. With very high species diversity, tropical forests present a major challenge in the attempt to unravel controlling factors in distribution and growth (Swaine et aI. 1987). Research that attempts to explain diversity has looked at species distribution according to a range of factors, with a general recognition that soil fertility plays a significant if ill defined role (Swaine 1996).
Author : Basil G. Savitsky
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231505017
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (5 download)
Download or read book GIS Methodologies for Developing Conservation Strategies written by Basil G. Savitsky and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1998-04-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical habitats may contain more than a third of the world's plant and animal species; Costa Rica alone is home to one of the highest levels of biodiversity per unit area in the world, and stands at center stage in worldwide conservation efforts. Within such regions, the use of state-of-the-art digital mapping technologies—sophisticated techniques that are relatively inexpensive and accessible—represents the future of conservation planning and policy. These methods, which employ satellites to obtain visual data on landscapes, allow environmental scientists to monitor encroachment on indigenous territories, trace park boundaries through unmarked wilderness, and identify wildlife habitats in regions where humans have limited access. Focusing on the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, the contributors demonstrate the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to enhance conservation efforts. They give an overview of the spatial nature of conservation and management and the current status of digital mapping in Costa Rica; a review of the basic principles behind digital mapping technologies; a series of case studies using these technologies at a variety of scales and for a range of conservation and management activities; and the results of the Costa Rican gap analysis project. GIS Methodologies for Developing Conservation Strategies provides powerful tools for those involved in decision-making about the natural environment, particularly in developing nations like Costa Rica where such technologies have not yet been widely adopted. For specialists in such areas as geography, conservation biology, and wildlife and natural resource management, the combination of conceptual background and case examples make the book a crucial addition to the literature.
Author : Peter B. Landres
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Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book GIS Applications to Wilderness Management written by Peter B. Landres and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly being used in all areas of natural resource management. This paper first presents a brief primer on GIS, and then discusses potential applications of GIS to wilderness management in the areas of inventorying, monitoring, analysis, planning, and communication. Outlined are the limitations and pitfalls that could compromise the effectiveness of a wilderness GIS, and several suggestions are included for improving the chances of successfully using GIS in wilderness management.
Author : Michael Köhl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540325727
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Sampling Methods, Remote Sensing and GIS Multiresource Forest Inventory written by Michael Köhl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-10-19 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the state-of-the-art of forest resources assessments and monitoring. It provides links to practical applications of forest and natural resource assessment programs. It offers an overview of current forest inventory systems and discusses forest mensuration, sampling techniques, remote sensing applications, geographic and forest information systems, and multi-resource forest inventory. Attention is also given to the quantification of non-wood goods and services.
Author : Pete Bettinger
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Geographic Information Systems written by Pete Bettinger and published by McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Author : Ladawan Puangchit
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ISBN 13 : 9786167262260
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (622 download)
Download or read book Tropical Forestry Change in a Changing World written by Ladawan Puangchit and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Yves Laumonier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Data Management and Modelling Using Remote Sensing and GIS for Tropical Forest Land Inventory written by Yves Laumonier and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Partha Sarathi Roy
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Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Geoinformatics for Tropical Ecosystems written by Partha Sarathi Roy and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covers an entire spectrum of tropical ecosystems, their issues and management.
Author : Bhadouria, Rahul
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799800164
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Research on the Conservation and Restoration of Tropical Dry Forests written by Bhadouria, Rahul and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical dry forests are the most exploited and endangered ecosystems in the world. A combination of climatic and human factors often reduce these forests to patches of dry scrubs or savannas. Because these ecosystems experience a more arduous and less anticipated environment, they are more prone to environmental stress as plant communities are developed. Therefore, urgent research is necessary to understand both the detrimental issues and problem-solving approaches to conserving these important forests. The Handbook of Research on the Conservation and Restoration of Tropical Dry Forests is a pivotal reference source that combines theory and practice on the current trends and issues in this important ecological subject and discusses future challenges towards conservation strategies of these tropical dry forests. While highlighting topics such as forest management, natural regeneration, and silviculture, this publication examines the anthropogenic impacts on tropical dry forests and the necessity to rebuild their ecosystems. This book is ideally designed for state forest agency professionals, resource managers, non-governmental organization agents, ecologists, botanists, environmentalists, students, and researchers seeking current research on the threats to these forests.
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Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Remote Sensing & GIS Applications written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William J. Ripple
Publisher : American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book The GIS Applications Book written by William J. Ripple and published by American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introdução às aplicações em GIS compreendendo modelagem e avaliação, recursos naturais, ecologia da paisagem, vida selvagem, uso da terra e diversidade biológica.
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Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Tropical Forest Update written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael Heit
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Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book GIS Applications in Natural Resources 2 written by Michael Heit and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Virginia H. Dale
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9781461383659
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (836 download)
Download or read book Effects of Land-Use Change on Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations written by Virginia H. Dale and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roger C. Dahlman Environmental Sciences Division U.S. Department of Energy Washington, D.C. The potential for humans to alter Earth's atmosphere has been recognized since the end of the 19th century when Arrhenius estimated that a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide could alter the atmospheric radiation balance and raise average global temperature. Today, atmospheric CO concentrations play an important part in the 2 climate-change debate. Sources and sinks of CO associated with land use can be 2 significant determinants of the rate and magnitude of atmospheric CO change. 2 Combustion of fossil fuels and the deforestation associated with land-use change both contribute CO to the atmosphere; in contrast, biological processes on land create 2 potential sinks for the excess CO . Thus, land-use change and associated biological 2 processes become important elements in assessments of future atmospheric CO 2 increase; land-cover properties also affect the Earth's albedo, which is a climate feedback.
Author : Rodolfo Dirzo
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610910214
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests written by Rodolfo Dirzo and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though seasonally dry tropical forests are equally as important to global biodiversity as tropical rainforests, and are one of the most representative and highly endangered ecosystems in Latin America, knowledge about them remains limited because of the relative paucity of attention paid to them by scientists and researchers and a lack of published information on the subject. Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests seeks to address this shortcoming by bringing together a range of experts in diverse fields including biology, ecology, biogeography, and biogeochemistry, to review, synthesize, and explain the current state of our collective knowledge on the ecology and conservation of seasonally dry tropical forests. The book offers a synthetic and cross-disciplinary review of recent work with an expansive scope, including sections on distribution, diversity, ecosystem function, and human impacts. Throughout, contributors emphasize conservation issues, particularly emerging threats and promising solutions, with key chapters on climate change, fragmentation, restoration, ecosystem services, and sustainable use. Seasonally dry tropical forests are extremely rich in biodiversity, and are seriously threatened. They represent scientific terrain that is poorly explored, and there is an urgent need for increased understanding of the system's basic ecology. Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests represents an important step in bringing together the most current scientific information about this vital ecosystem and disseminating it to the scientific and conservation communities.
Author : Kuldip Kumar Lomis
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Monitoring Tropical Deciduous Forests written by Kuldip Kumar Lomis and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
