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OverviewWith the enormous amount of concern over the widespread destruction of forests, this volume is a contribution to the scientific debate about just how much destruction there is and what effect this is having (and will have) on ecosystems and societies. It is written by a group of international experts who place the issue in an historical, contemporary and future context, dispelling the level of misinformation relating to forest destruction globally. Information is drawn together on the physical environment, such as the hydrological and geomorphological aspects, as well as the ecological and anthropogenic processes involved at a global and local level. This work should be of interest to environmental scientists, foresters, ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists/physical geographers, economists, and as recommended reading for students in these areas. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J. ThornesPublisher: Chapman and Hall Imprint: Chapman and Hall Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780412413902ISBN 10: 0412413906 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 March 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe process of deforestation; the history of deforestation; monitoring rates of change; on-site biological effects; on-site physical effects; deforestation and global climate; downstream rivers - hydrology and channel processes; forest clearance and indigenous cultures; the economics of forestry in local and national economies; case studies I - Western Europe; case studies II - Brazil; case studies III - South-east Asia.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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