Climatology: Concepts and Applications Author : Sophie Smith Subject : Climate and Weather The scientific study of climate and weather is termed as climatology. It also attempts to study the causes of climate change and their impacts on human society. It is a subfield of physical geography which Read More |
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Principles of Ecosystem Management Author : Jaxon Pine Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems The conservation of ecological services and efficient restoration of natural resources is termed as ecosystem management. It aims to meet the socioeconomic, political and ecological needs of the current Read More |
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Wildlife Management and Conservation Author : Kason Hurst Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems The structural and functional unit of ecology where various living organisms live in conjunction with the non-living components is called an ecosystem. Different ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, Read More |
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Environmental Engineering: Technology and Implementation Author : Chloe Miller Subject : Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental engineering is a branch of engineering that integrates key principles of ecology, chemistry, biology, hydrology, geology, microbiology, hydraulics and mathematics. It aims to develop solutions Read More |
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Integrated Protected Area Management Author : Everett Parker Subject : Environmental Science and Engineering Protected areas are the areas which are conserved due to their recognized natural, cultural and ecological value. There are several types of protected areas such as marine protected areas, transboundary Read More |
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Author : Rachel Ledger Subject : Forestry Silviculture refers to the methods and techniques used to control the structure, growth and quality of forests. These techniques are used to meet the timber production requirements, along with other values Read More |
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Author : Steve Folger Subject : Greenhouse Gas Gases that absorb and emit radiant energy within the infrared range and thus cause the greenhouse effect are called greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, ozone and nitrous oxide are the Read More |
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Ecohydrology: Processes and Models Author : Xavier Parsons Subject : Hydrology The field of science concerned with the interactions between water and ecological systems is known as ecohydrology. Such interactions occur in various water bodies like lakes or rivers, or on land within Read More |
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Engineering Hydrology Handbook Author : Stacy Keach Subject : Hydrology Engineering hydrology is the field of engineering that deals with the study of movement, occurrence, distribution, and the properties of water on the Earth or beneath its surface and in the atmosphere. Read More |
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Hydrology and Hydraulic Systems Author : Francis Stone Subject : Hydrology The branch of science which focuses on the distribution, management and movement of water on Earth and other celestial bodies is known as hydrology. This includes a detailed analysis of water resources, Read More |