Sinopsis de Coastal dunes: ecology and conservation

Coastal dunes occur in almost every latitude - from tropical to polar - and have been substantially altered by human activities. Many are already severely and irreversibly degraded. Although these ecosystems have been studied for a long time (as early as 1835), there has been a strong emphasis on the mid-latitude dune systems and a lack of attention given to the tropics where, unfortunately, much of the modern exploitation and coastal development for tourism is occurring. This book brings together coastal dune specialists from tropical and temperate latitudes, which together cover a wide set of topics, including: geomorphology, community dynamics, ecophysiology, biotic interactions and environmental problems and conservation. A major product of this book is a set of recommendations for future research, identifying relevant topics where detailed knowledge is still lacking. It also identifies management tools that will promo...

Otros libros de Geologia/ciencias de la tierra

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  Análisis bioestructural de taludes: estimación de las características resistentes del terreno.
  Autor: Fort López-Tello, Luis.
  ISBN: 978-84-607-3766-7.
  Editorial: Springer Verlag Gmbh & Co.Kg
  
  
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  Contribuciones recientes sobre geomorfología.
  Autor: Benito Ferrández, Gerardo.
  ISBN: 978-84-921958-4-8.
  Editorial: Springer Verlag Gmbh & Co.Kg
  
  
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  Deriva continental (dvd): la teoría tectónica : ref. 024DVD.
  Autor: Sin autor.
  ISBN: .
  Editorial: Springer Verlag Gmbh & Co.Kg
  
  
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  El Karst en yeso de Sorbas: un recorrido subterráneo por el interior del yeso = the gypsum karst of Sorbas : a subterranean journey through the interior of the gypsum.
  Autor: Calaforra Chordi, José María.
  ISBN: 978-84-607-8574-3.
  Editorial: Springer Verlag Gmbh & Co.Kg
  
  
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  Autor: Sin autor.
  ISBN: .
  Editorial: Springer Verlag Gmbh & Co.Kg