Vegetation Ecosystem Processing And Carbon Budget Of Wetlands Under Global Change

Author : Xiaoming Kang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832521703
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vegetation, ecosystem processing and carbon budget of wetlands under global change written by Xiaoming Kang and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-04-26 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William J. Mitsch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047028630X
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wetland Ecosystems written by William J. Mitsch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems and systems approaches to studying wetlands With its comprehensive coverage of wetland science, management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades. Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earlier editions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, and supplemented with additional content in order to create this new text focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book now complements Wetlands, Fourth Edition. Following an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetland ecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the major types of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands, freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. The final chapter reviews three fundamental systems approaches to studying wetlands: mesocosms, full-scale experimental ecosystems, and mathematical modeling. This new text features: Updated descriptions of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biology of the main types of wetlands found in the world New content introducing general ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, whole ecosystem and mesocosm experiments with wetlands, and systems ecology and modeling A detailed description of the ecosystem services provided by wetlands A broad international scope, including many examples of wetlands located outside North America Two new coauthors offering new perspectives and additional insights into the latest ecosystem and modeling techniques An abundance of illustrations helps readers understand how different biological communities and the abiotic environment in wetland ecosystems interact and function. Tables and text boxes provide at-a-glance summaries of key information. Lastly, each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings. This text has been designed as an introduction for students and professionals in wetland ecology and management, general ecology, environmental science, and natural resource management.

Author : Bill Freedman
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789400757837
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Environmental Change written by Bill Freedman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The handbook Global Environmental Change is intended to serve as a reliable and comprehensive resource to attend the needs of researchers, teachers, students, and professionals working in science and policy aspects relevant to environment and sustainability. Entries in the handbook are arranged by major section, and are extensively cross-referenced to allow users to find related titles in a user-friendly way. The handbook is available as a printed volume and as an on-line reference work.

Author : Jianghua Wu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889718220
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wetland Ecology and Biogeochemistry Under Natural and Human Disturbance written by Jianghua Wu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover Image taken by Topic Editor Jianghua Wu

Author : Beth A. Middleton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400744943
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Change and the Function and Distribution of Wetlands written by Beth A. Middleton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-04 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Global Change Ecology and Wetlands book series will highlight the latest research from the world leaders in the field of climate change in wetlands. Global Change and the Function and Distribution of Wetlands highlights information of importance to wetland ecologists. The chapters include syntheses of international studies on the effects of drought on function and regeneration in wetlands, sea level rise and the distribution of mangrove swamps, former distributions of swamp species and future lessons from paleoecology, and shifts in atmospheric emissions across geographical regions in wetlands. Overall, the book will contribute to a better understanding of the potential effects of climate change on world wetland distribution and function.

Author : William J. Mitsch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118676823
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wetlands written by William J. Mitsch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The single most important book on wetlands, newly expanded and updated Wetlands is the definitive guide to this fragile ecosystem, providing the most comprehensive coverage and in-depth information available in print. Recently updated and expanded, this latest edition contains brand new information on Wetland Ecosystem Services and an updated discussion on Wetland, Carbon, and Climate Change and Wetland Creation and Restoration. Due to popular demand, the authors have brought back five streamlined chapters on wetland ecosystems that had been removed from previous editions, and provided more robust ancillary materials including an online color photo gallery, PowerPoint slides, and several video case studies. As nature's kidneys, wetland ecosystems help the environment process toxins and excess fertilizers and maintain the relative health of our aquatic ecosystems. As the understanding of their importance grows, their management and ecology have gained increased attention and have become an area of professional specialization over the past two decades. This book gives readers a solid understanding of wetlands, how they work, what they do, and why the Earth can't live without them. Understand wetlands' role in the ecosystem, from local to global scales Appreciate the fact that wetlands may be the most logical and economical way to sequester carbon from the atmosphere Discover the unique characteristics that make wetlands critically important for improving water quality, reducing storm and flood damage, and providing habitat to support biodiversity Learn how wetlands are being managed or destroyed around the globe but also how we can create and restore them Examine the ways in which climate change is affecting wetland ecosystems and wetland ecosystems affect climate change Wetlands are crucial to the health of the planet, and we've only begun to realize the magnitude of the damage that has already been done as we scramble to save them. A generation of ecologists, ecological engineers, land use planners, and water resource managers worldwide owe their knowledge of the wetlands to this book – for the next generation to follow in their footsteps, Wetlands 5th edition is the quintessential guide to these critical systems.

Author : Sudip Mitra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Inventory of Wetlands and Their Role in the Carbon Cycle written by Sudip Mitra and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wetlands are among the most important natural resources on earth, as sources of biological, cultural and economic diversity. Conservation and management of wetlands have been identified as priority tasks for action in international conventions and regional policies, but extensive wetland area has been degraded in many developing countries. These continuing destruction demands to be restricted or at least slowed down. The primary objectives of this study were (i) assessing ecological functions and concepts for sustainable use of wetlands and (ii) compiling relevant information sources on geographic distribution of wetlands as well as their role in the global carbon budget. Wetlands comprise a pivotal global carbon reservoir and can moreover sequester additional carbon from the atmosphere in form of soil organic matter. Pristine wetland soils are a source of the greenhouse gas methane, but -- under improper management -- these soils emit even larger quantities of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The discussion on wetland protection measures is thwarted by uncertainties in the estimated carbon pool sizes and flux rates. On the global scale, the estimates on the carbon pool size vary from 200 to 530 Gt C while our own assessment (by incorporating global soil maps) clearly points towards the lower end of this range. Likewise, estimates of the carbon sequestration potential of wetlands vary between 80 to 230 Tg C/ yr. These discrepancies may in part be due to inherent problems in global land cover surveys, but diverging definitions of the ecosystem 'wetlands' (especially in dealing with peatlands) are further confounding an appraisal of global wetland resources. Similar uncertainties as for the global estimates arise for the geographic distribution of wetlands as described in different data sources. The three published world maps on wetland resources only coincide in 20-30 % of the identified wetland area. Our compilation of data on quantity and distribution of the wetland carbon pool allows an identification of potential 'hot spots' of future emissions and could feed into development of research and conservation projects. There are many reasons in favor of protection or a 'wise use' of wetlands that maintains the basic features of the ecosystem. The significance of wetlands for the global carbon budget and thus, for climate change, is a crucial pro-conservation argument that has been substantiated in this study through findings from current research.

Author : Gerardo Perillo
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444638946
Total Pages : 1130 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Wetlands written by Gerardo Perillo and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 1130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coastal Wetlands, Second Edition: An Integrated and Ecosystem Approach provides an understanding of the functioning of coastal ecosystems and the ecological services that they provide. As coastal wetlands are under a great deal of pressure from the dual forces of rising sea levels and the intervention of human populations, both along the estuary and in the river catchment, this book covers important issues, such as the destruction or degradation of wetlands from land reclamation and infrastructures, impacts from the discharge of pollutants, changes in river flows and sediment supplies, land clearing, and dam operations. Covers climate change and its influence on coastal wetland form and function Provides a fully updated and expanded resource, including new chapters on modeling, management and the impact of climate change Contains full-color figures of wetlands and estuaries in different parts of the world

Author : Ken W. Krauss
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119639336
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management written by Ken W. Krauss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how the management of wetlands can influence carbon storage and fluxes. Wetlands are vital natural assets, including their ability to take-up atmospheric carbon and restrict subsequent carbon loss to facilitate long-term storage. They can be deliberately managed to provide a natural solution to mitigate climate change, as well as to help offset direct losses of wetlands from various land-use changes and natural drivers. Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management presents a collection of wetland research studies from around the world to demonstrate how environmental management can improve carbon sequestration while enhancing wetland health and function. Volume highlights include: Overview of carbon storage in the landscape Introduction to wetland management practices Comparisons of natural, managed, and converted wetlands Impact of wetland management on carbon storage or loss Techniques for scientific assessment of wetland carbon processes Case studies covering tropical, coastal, inland, and northern wetlands Primer for carbon offset trading programs and how wetlands might contribute The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Penelope Firth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Climate Change and Freshwater Ecosystems written by Penelope Firth and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Global climate change is a certainty. The Earth's climate has never remained static for long and the prospect for human-accelerated climate change in the near future appears likely. Freshwater systems are intimately connected to climate in several ways: they may influence global atmospheric processes affecting climate; they may be sensitive early indicators of climate change because they integrate the atmospheric and terrestrial events occurring in their catchments; and, of course, they will be affected by climate change. An improved predictive understanding of environmental effects on pattern and process in freshwater ecosystems will be invaluable as a baseline upon which to build sound protection and management policies for fresh waters. This book represents an early step towards this improved understanding. The contributors accepted the challenge to assume global warming of 2-5oC in the next century. They then explored the implications of this scenario on various freshwater ecosystems and processes. To provide a broader perspective, Firth and Fisher included several chapters which do not deal expressly with freshwater ecosystems, but rather discuss climate change in terms of causes and mechanisms, implications for water resources, and the use of remote sensing as a tool for expanding studies from local to global scale."--Pub. desc.