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. Leads to a better understanding of dune ecosystems...

Otros libros de Tecnologia medioambiental

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  Agenda local 21 de Punta Umbría.
  Autor: Sin autor.
  ISBN: 978-84-96373-03-7.
  Editorial: SPRINGER DISTRIBUTION CENTER GmbH
  
  
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  Agroecología 2007.
  Autor: Egea, José María.
  ISBN: .
  Editorial: SPRINGER DISTRIBUTION CENTER GmbH
  
  
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  Agroecología y desarrollo: aproximación a los fundamentos agroecológicos para la gestión sustentable de agrosistemas mediterrán.
  Autor: Labrador Moreno, Juana.
  ISBN: 978-84-7114-993-0.
  Editorial: SPRINGER DISTRIBUTION CENTER GmbH
  
  
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  Análisis territorial del turismo: una nueva geografía del turismo.
  Autor: Sin autor.
  ISBN: 978-84-344-3455-4.
  Editorial: SPRINGER DISTRIBUTION CENTER GmbH
  
  
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  Atlas básico de ecología.
  Autor: Sin autor.
  ISBN: 978-84-342-2466-7.
  Editorial: SPRINGER DISTRIBUTION CENTER GmbH