Author: Robert G. Bailey
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2014-07-08
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 0387895167
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book outlines a system that subdivides the Earth into a hierarchy of increasingly finer-scale ecosystems that can serve as a consistent framework for ecological analysis and management. The system consists of a three-part, nested hierarchy of ecosystem units and associated mapping criteria. This new edition has been updated throughout with new text, figures, diagrams, photographs, and tables.
Author: Robert G. Bailey
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-05-08
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0387225978
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Robert Bailey is an established authority on ecosystems, and his previous works, Ecosystem Geography and Ecoregions have sold well; Fully illustrated with color diagrams and maps; Includes a Glossary to define terms which may be unfamiliar to professionals working in this cross-disciplinary field; Provides a Resource Guide and a Sources and Recommended Reading section to aid readers who require additional information; Presents a modified approach to land management and conservation in a non-technical and engaging manner
Author: Gregory A. Reams
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Documents progress in developing techniques in remote sensing, statistics, information management, and analysis required for full implementation of the national Forest Inventory and Analysis programgass annual forest inventory system.
Author: David N. Wear
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 652
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The southern forest resource assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of the history, status, and likely future of forests in the Southern United States. Twenty-three chapters address questions regarding social/economic systems, terrestrial ecosystems, water and aquatic ecosystems, forest health, and timber management; 2 additional chapters provide a background on history and fire. Each chapter surveys pertinent literature and data, accesses conditions, identifies research needs, and examines the implications for southern forests and the benefits they provide.