Climatology: Concepts and Applications Author : Sophie Smith Subject : Climate and Weather ISBN :9781639891085 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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Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity Author : Ellie Ward Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems ISBN :9781639890569 Aquatic ecosystem refers to the ecosystem of a waterbody and encompasses both marine and freshwater ecosystems. Marine ecosystems encompass oceanic ecosystems as well as ecosystems of salt marshes, estuaries, Read More |
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Author : Neil Griffin Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems ISBN :9781639892525 The biological variety and variability of life on Earth is called biodiversity. It is generally a measure of variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem level. Some of the factors which influence biodiversity Read More |
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Principles of Ecosystem Management Author : Jaxon Pine Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems ISBN :9781639894369 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 ISBN :9781639895694 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 ISBN :9781639891818 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 ISBN :9781639892921 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 ISBN :9781639894826 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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Ecohydrology: Processes and Models Author : Xavier Parsons Subject : Hydrology ISBN :9781639891627 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 ISBN :9781639891788 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 |