Landslide Risk Management
Landslide Risk Management

Author: Oldrich Hungr

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-06-30

Total Pages: 776

ISBN-13: 1439833710

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Landslide Risk Management comprises the proceedings of the International Conference on Landslide Risk Management, held in Vancouver, Canada, from May 31 to June 3, 2005. The first part of the book contains state-of-the-art and invited lectures, prepared by teams of authors selected for their experience in specific topics assigned to them by the JTC

The Canadian System of Soil Classification
The Canadian System of Soil Classification

Author: Canadian Agricultural Services Coordinating Committee. Soil Classification Working Group

Publisher: NRC Research Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9780660174044

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This treatise begins with an introduction on the history of soil classification in Canada and discussion of the rationale for soil taxonomy. It then defines such terms as soil, pedon, and soil horizons before outlining the classification system along with identification keys. Chapters 4 through 13 describe the characteristics of the various soil orders and include information on distinguishing soils of one order from soils of other orders. Chapter 14 outlines criteria & guidelines used in differentiating classes in soil families and soil series categories. Chapter 15 provides information on distinguishing soil phases. Chapter 16 correlates Canadian soil taxonomy with other classification systems. Chapter 17 summarizes the main terminology used to describe soils at the landscape and pedon scales. The final chapter provides a system of landform classification for soil mapping.

Global to Local: Ecological Land Classification
Global to Local: Ecological Land Classification

Author: Richard A. Sims

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 9400916531

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Ecological Land Classification (ELC) refers to the description of land resources at a range of spatial resolutions (i.e. global to local) and for a range of purposes or values. The emerging science of ELC is in fact a very carefully integrated blend of vegetation and earth sciences, climatology, cartography and ecology with a range of new technologies and methodologies including computer-based geographic information systems, remote sensing and simulation modelling. This publication defines the current `state-of-the-art' of ELC. It provides particular insight into the role of ELC in current and future forest resource planning and management, and emphasizes its application and usefulness at various spatial scales, for a variety of geographic locations, and under a range of management scenarios/constraints. The book is an invaluable and substantial reference source about the current trends in ELC and will be of particular value to ecologists, foresters, geographers, resource managers, wildlife biologists, GIS and remote sensing specialists, educators and students.

Mapping and Assessing Terrain Stability Guidebook
Mapping and Assessing Terrain Stability Guidebook

Author: British Columbia. Ministry of Forests

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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A careful evaluation of the landslide hazards in any proposed forest development plan area is critical to good forest resource management. The recommendations in this guidebook concentrate on practical terrain stability mapping and assessment procedures, to help minimize the frequency and magnitude of landslides. The mapping and assessment procedures discussed in this guidebook include reconnaissance mapping, detailed mapping, terrain stability classifications, field assessments and reports. Also outlined are the qualifications required of professionals doing the work.

Terrain Evaluation
Terrain Evaluation

Author: Colin W. Mitchell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 1317885236

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Written from the point of view of the earth scientist, this book acts as an introduction to terrain evaluation. The emphasis throughout is on the physical rather than the economic, social or legal aspects of the subject, and topics covered include remote sensing and data processing technologies.