A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration New Hope for Arid Lands |
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| Author:
| Bainbridge, David A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55963-968-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Publisher: | Island Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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The book discusses the ecology of desert plants, explores the causes of desertification and land abuse, and outlines the processes and procedures needed to evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor desert restoration projects. Each chapter represents a guide to a critical topic for environmental restoration; extensive photographs, diagrams, and drawings give detailedinformation for immediate application, and additional resources are included in appendixes.
The book discusses the ecology of desert plants, explores the causes of desertification and land abuse, and outlines the processes and procedures needed to evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor desert restoration projects. Each chapter represents a guide to a critical topic for environmental restoration; extensive photographs, diagrams, and drawings give detailedinformation for immediate application, and additional resources are included in appendixes.