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Terrestrial Environment and Ecosystems of Kuwait Assessment and Restoration

This book is an outcome of collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team of scientists. The core objective of this book is to provide cross-sectoral information on the different aspects of the terrestrial environment and ecosystems of Kuwait. The book will be considered as a ready source of info...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Suleiman, Majda Khalil (Editor), Shahid, Shabbir Ahmad (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature Switzerland 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Subjects:
Terrestial Ecology
Water
Environmental Management
Sustainability
Ecology 
Agriculture
Hydrology
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I. Soils, Geographical and Climatic Features, Eco-Resources, and Desertification
  • Chapter 1. Potential Threats to Soil Functions and Mitigation Options for Sustainable Uses
  • Chapter 2. Perspectives of Geography, Environment, and Physiography of Kuwait
  • Chapter 3. Climate and Climate Change Aspects of Kuwait
  • Chapter 4. Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity of Kuwait and Proposed Eco-Resources Management Strategies – A Review
  • Chapter 5. Desertification – A Central Problem to Restore Ecosystems
  • Part II. Water Resources, Salinization Aspects and Modeling
  • Chapter 6. Current Status, Challenges and Future Management Strategies for Water Resources of Kuwait
  • Chapter 7. Groundwater Salinization in Kuwait: A Major Threat to Indigenous Ecosystems
  • Chapter 8. Predicting the Behavior of the Salt/Fresh-Brackish Water Transition Zone During Scavenger Well Pumping: 1. Numerical Model Development and Testing
  • Chapter 9. Predicting the Behavior of the Salt/Fresh-Brackish Water Transition Zone During Scavenger Well Pumping: 2. Model Application in Kuwait and Pakistan
  • Part III. Terrestrial Ecosystems and their Management
  • Chapter 10. Terrestrial Habitats and Ecosystems of Kuwait
  • Chapter 11. Native Vegetation and Flora of Kuwait
  • Chapter 12. Wildlife of the Terrestrial Ecosystems of Kuwait
  • Chapter 13. Major Threats to the Terrestrial Ecosystems and Proposed Conservation Practices
  • Chapter 14. Kuwait Deserts and Ecosystems in the Context of Changing Climate
  • Part IV. Agriculture, Food Security and Water Footprint of Crops
  • Chapter 15. Prospective of Agricultural Farming in Kuwait and Energy-Food-Water-Climate Nexus
  • Chapter 16. Agricultural Water Footprint of Major Crops in Kuwait Compared to the World Average – A Review

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