Mediterranean Desertification: A Mosaic of Processes and Responses

Mediterranean Desertification: A Mosaic of Processes and Responses

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Mediterranean Desertification: A Mosaic of Processes and Responses

Mediterranean Desertification: A Mosaic of Processes and Responses
By N. A. Geeson, C. J. Brandt, J. B. Thornes

Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 456
Publication Date: 2002-10-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470844485
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470844489
Binding: Hardcover

Desertification includes land degradation due to both climatic and anthropogenic causes, where land includes water, soil, and the biosphere. This book presents the most recent findings from the European Community’s MEDALUS project, which was formed to understand and manage semi-arid environments that are undergoing great change.

Covers climate and land use processes and responses in the Mediterranean
First book to provide guidelines for the management of land degradation in Mediterranean environments
Based on first-hand experience of the problems by those responsible for solving them

“Desertification is land degradation in arid and semi-arid regions from both climatic and anthropogenic causes. The Northern Mediterranean with its irregular rainfall, poor soils, abandonment of traditional agriculture and unsustainable water exploitation has been recognised as a region with increasing desertification problems. The MEDALUS project was set up to improve the scientific basis for understanding and managing semi-arid environments that are undergoing great change. The material presented includes the results of interdisciplinary in-depth investigations undertaken over the last 10 years. It will provide a unique collection of research results that will assist rural planners, and regional and national authorities in preparing plans for mitigation. Includes:

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