RESTORATION AND RECLAMATION OF BOREAL ECOSYSTEMS: ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

VITT, Dale H., Jagtar S. Bhatti.

ISBN 10: 1107015715 / ISBN 13: 9781107015715

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,, 2012

About this Item

First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. Original publishers illustrated laminated boards. Issued without dust jacket. Written by leaders from the forefront of private, public and academic sectors 'Reclamation and Restoration of Boreal Ecosystems' emphasises a broad, conceptual approach to the specific application of empirical research into development planning, restoration and modelling of these ecosystems, the importance of which is highlighted at a time of global climate change as they act as carbon sinks. ISBN: 1107015715 Pages: 424 Fine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RESTORATION AND RECLAMATION OF BOREAL ECOSYSTEMS: ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107015715
• ISBN 13: 9781107015715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • ecology

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Synopsis

Boreal ecosystems contain one-third of the world's forests and stored carbon, but these regions are under increasing threat from both natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Written by leaders from the forefront of private, public and academic sectors, Restoration and Reclamation of Boreal Ecosystems emphasises a broad, conceptual approach to the specific application of empirical research into development planning, restoration and modelling of these ecosystems. The importance of this is highlighted at a time of global climate change, as these ecosystems act as carbon sinks. There is a focus on the reclamation of exploited ecosystems from a holistic standpoint, ranging from environmental and edaphic variables to the restoration of keystone flora. Recent advances in quantification of ecosystem services, such as habitat suitability and carbon storage modelling, are also detailed. The book contains case-studies which address how both historical and novel assemblages can provide ecosystem stability under projected climatic and land-use scenarios.

About the Authors

Dale H. Vitt is Professor of Plant Biology, former Chair of the Department of Plant Biology and University Outstanding Scholar at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Jagtar S. Bhatti is a research scientist and project leader with Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Northern Forestry Centre in Edmonton, Canada.