Cainozoic Geology and Hydrogeology of Ulur̲u-Kata Tjut̲a National Park, Northern Territory
Author: Pauline English
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13:
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Water Resources of Arid Areas
Author: D. Stephenson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2004-08-15
Total Pages: 755
ISBN-13: 1134242247
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith Africa's water resources constantly threatened by an increasing population and the resultant rise in water demand, together with the stresses of water use for various activities, desertification, climate change, and other interventions in the water cycle by man, it is vital that the water resources in arid and semi-arid regions are developed a
Flammable Australia
Author: Ross A. Bradstock
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 488
ISBN-13: 9780521805919
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFire is pivotal to the functioning of ecosystems in Australia, affecting the distribution and abundance of the continent's unique and highly diverse range of plants and animals. Conservation of this natural biodiversity therefore requires a good understanding of scientific processes involved in the action of fire on the landscape. This book provides an up-to-date synthesis of current knowledge in this area and its application in contemporary land management. Central to the discussion is an exploration of the concept of the fire regime and its interactions with biodiversity.
Australian Deserts
Author: Steve Morton
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2022-02
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 1486306004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAustralian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes is about the vast sweep of the Outback, a land of expanses making up three-quarters of the continent – the heart of Australia. Steve Morton brings his extensive first-hand knowledge and experience of arid Australia to this book, explaining how Australian deserts work ecologically. This book outlines why unpredictable rainfall and paucity of soil nutrients underpin the nature of desert ecosystems, while also describing how plants and animals came to be desert dwellers through evolutionary time. It shows how plants use uncertain rainfall to provide for persistence of their populations, alongside outlines of the dominant animals of the deserts and explanations of the features that help them succeed in the face of aridity and uncertainty. Richly illustrated with the photographs of Mike Gillam, this fascinating and accessible book will enhance your understanding of the nature of arid Australia.
Geomorphological Landscapes of the World
Author: Piotr Migon
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2010-01-22
Total Pages: 371
ISBN-13: 9048130557
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPhysical landscapes are one of the most fascinating facets of our Planet, which tell stories about the evolution of the surface of the Earth. This book provides up-to-date information about the geomorphology of the selected ‘classic’ sites from around the world and shows the variety of geomorphological landscapes as moulded by different sets of processes acting over different timescales, from millions of years to days. The volume is written by nearly fifty geomorphologists from more than twenty countries who for many years have researched some of the unique sceneries on the planet. The thirty six chapters present each continent of the world. They describe landscapes of different origin, so that the reader can learn about the complexity of processes behind the sceneries. This is a useful reference book, linking geomorphology with global initiatives focused on nature conservation.
Groundwater Resources of the World and Their Use
Author: Igorʹ Semenovich Zekt︠s︡er
Publisher:
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 9789292200077
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis monograph represents many years of groundwater data accumulation by a large number of noted hydrogeologists located throughout the world. It represents a multicultural approach to groundwater resources and their use. As a result, many of the fundamental concepts in hydrogeology are interpreted slightly differently in other countries. In fact, there are a number of hydrogeologic phenomena introduced that for the most part have not been presented internationally. Since various cultures review the science of hydrogeology with their own nuances, a substantial effort was made to provide classic references in the science of hydrogeology. The focus of the monograph was to present data and scientific principals, which are relevant to groundwater use in each of the countries. This monograph represents a major undertaking by hydrologists and hydrogeologists around the world. Although the fundamental groundwater resource data may change slowly over time, the groundwater use data is rapidly changing. Consulting hydrogeologists, engineers, chemists, geologists, biologists, health officials, and government environmental administrators will find this baseline document of substantial value. It is fully anticipated that this book will serve as the first addition of a series on groundwater resources of the world and their use.
Global Deserts Outlook
Author: Exequiel Ezcurra
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9280727222
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National Parks and Protected Areas
Author: James Gordon Nelson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-06-29
Total Pages: 347
ISBN-13: 3642609074
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNational parks and protected areas offer a wealth of ecological and social contributions or services to humans and life on earth. This book describes the strengths of national parks and protected areas in different parts of Europe and North America and the challenges to the full realization of their goals. It shows that they are useful not only in conserving rare species and biodiversity, but also in protecting water supply and other resources necessary to tourism and to economic and social development generally. Ideas and information on useful planning, management and decision-making arrangements are presented, and research needs are identified.
