Author: Stanley D. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The Ecology of Saltcedar (Tamarix Chinensis) in Death Valley National Monument and Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Author: Stanley D. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The Ribbon of Green
Author: Robert H. Webb
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816525881
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Woody wetlands constitute a relatively small but extremely important part of the landscape in the southwestern United States. These riparian habitats support more than one-third of the regionÕs vascular plant species, are home to a variety of wildlife, and provide essential havens for dozens of migratory animals. Because of their limited size and disproportionately high biological value, the goal of protecting wetland environments frequently takes priority over nearly all other habitat types. In The Ribbon of Green, hydrologists Robert H. Webb, and Stanley A. Leake and botanist Raymond M. Turner examine the factors that affect the stability of woody riparian vegetation, one of the largest components of riparian areas. Such factors include the diversion of surface water, flood control, and the excessive use of groundwater. Combining repeat photography with historical context and information on species composition, they document more than 140 years of change. Contrary to the common assumption of widespread losses of this type of ecosystem, the authors show that vegetation has increased on many river reaches as a result of flood control, favorable climatic conditions, and large winter floods that encourage ecosystem disturbance, germination, and the establishment of species in newly generated openings. Bringing well-documented and accessible insights to the ecological study of wetlands, this book will influence our perception of change in riparian ecosystems and how riparian restoration is practiced in the Southwest, and it will serve as an important reference in courses on plant ecology, riparian ecology, and ecosystem management.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816525881
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Woody wetlands constitute a relatively small but extremely important part of the landscape in the southwestern United States. These riparian habitats support more than one-third of the regionÕs vascular plant species, are home to a variety of wildlife, and provide essential havens for dozens of migratory animals. Because of their limited size and disproportionately high biological value, the goal of protecting wetland environments frequently takes priority over nearly all other habitat types. In The Ribbon of Green, hydrologists Robert H. Webb, and Stanley A. Leake and botanist Raymond M. Turner examine the factors that affect the stability of woody riparian vegetation, one of the largest components of riparian areas. Such factors include the diversion of surface water, flood control, and the excessive use of groundwater. Combining repeat photography with historical context and information on species composition, they document more than 140 years of change. Contrary to the common assumption of widespread losses of this type of ecosystem, the authors show that vegetation has increased on many river reaches as a result of flood control, favorable climatic conditions, and large winter floods that encourage ecosystem disturbance, germination, and the establishment of species in newly generated openings. Bringing well-documented and accessible insights to the ecological study of wetlands, this book will influence our perception of change in riparian ecosystems and how riparian restoration is practiced in the Southwest, and it will serve as an important reference in courses on plant ecology, riparian ecology, and ecosystem management.
Annual Report
Author: Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Flowers of the Southwest Deserts
Author: Natt Noyes Dodge
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9780911408652
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Line drawings with some color photgraphs; 190 species of flowers arranged by petal color with descriptions and introductory notes.
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9780911408652
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Line drawings with some color photgraphs; 190 species of flowers arranged by petal color with descriptions and introductory notes.
Southwestern Desert Resources
Author: William Lee Halvorson
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816528172
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Yet Matt Ridley does more than describe how things are getting better. He explains why. Prosperity comes from everybody working for everybody else. The habit of exchange and specialization---which started more than 100,000 years ago---has created a collective brain that sets human living standards on a rising trend. The mutual dependence, trust, and sharing that result are causes for hope, not despair. --
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816528172
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Yet Matt Ridley does more than describe how things are getting better. He explains why. Prosperity comes from everybody working for everybody else. The habit of exchange and specialization---which started more than 100,000 years ago---has created a collective brain that sets human living standards on a rising trend. The mutual dependence, trust, and sharing that result are causes for hope, not despair. --
Global Deserts Outlook
Author: Exequiel Ezcurra
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9280727222
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Namibia Business Intelligence Report - Practical Information, Opportunities, Contacts
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9280727222
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Namibia Business Intelligence Report - Practical Information, Opportunities, Contacts
Tamarisk Control in Southwestern United States
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tamaricaceae
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Presents the results of a saltcedar conference held in Tucson in Sept. 1987 to discuss ways of controlling the invasive Tamarisk species in the Southwest.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tamaricaceae
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Presents the results of a saltcedar conference held in Tucson in Sept. 1987 to discuss ways of controlling the invasive Tamarisk species in the Southwest.
Invasive Plants on the Move
Author: Etats-Unis. Federal highway administration
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781886679283
Category : Invasive plants
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781886679283
Category : Invasive plants
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
British Prosobranch Molluscs
Author: Vera Fretter
Publisher: Scion Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
This work offers detailed information on British prosobranch molluscs.
Publisher: Scion Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
This work offers detailed information on British prosobranch molluscs.
Special Report
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description