Carbon Sequestration in Urban Ecosystems
Rapid urbanization started since early 1950s. Among numerous consequences of urbanization are change in landuse and land cover including deforestation, encroachment of prime farmland, and alterations in landscape. These consequences reduce the ecosystem carbon stocks especially in biota and soils, a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2012, 2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2012 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- PART I. Urban Ecosystems and Climate Change
- PART II. Urban Forests
- PART III. Turfgrass and Home Lawns
- PART IV. Current Trends in Urban Ecosystems
- PART V. Sustainable Management of Urban Ecosystems