Mountain ecosystems : dynamics, management and conservation / Kevin E. Richards, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Richards, Kevin E.

Series:

Environmental science, engineering and technology series.

Earth sciences in the 21st century series.

Environmental science, engineering and technology

Earth sciences in the 21st century

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mountain ecology.

Ecosystem management.

Mountain biodiversity conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (142 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Mountain ecosystems serve as early warning systems both for climate change and pollution by persistent organic pollutants, in particular because mountains are located near the sources and could serve as monitors of the levels of POPs in the environment. This book presents topical research in the study of mountain ecosystems, including Euro-Mediterranean torrents; comparison of the impact of reduced rainfall on plant and soil processes in mountain and grasslands; atmospheric carbon dioxide transport over mountainous terrains and abandonment of previously managed meadows in mountain regions.

Contents:

Intro

MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEMS: DYNAMICS, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

CONTENTS

PREFACE

EURO-MEDITERRANEAN TORRENTS: CASE STUDIES ON TOOLS THAT CAN IMPROVE THEIR MANAGEMENT

ABSTRACT

1.0. EURO-MEDITERRANEAN TORRENTS

1.1. The Euro-Mediterranean Region

1.2. What are the Euro-Mediterranean Torrents?

1.3. Benefits and negative impacts of torrents in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

1.4. Objectives of the Book Chapter

2.0. CASE STUDIES FROM GREECE: TORRENT CLASSIFICATION AND ESTIMATING POTENTIAL WATERSHED EROSION USING GIS

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Case Study 1: Classification of Greek Torrents

2.2.1. Background

2.2.2. Methodology

2.3.3. Classification

2.3.4. Conclusions

2.3. Case Study 2: Evaluating Erosion Risk for Greek Torrents Using GIS

2.3.1. Background

2.3.2. Torrent Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

2.3.3. Erosion Potential 3-D Maps

2.4. Conclusions

3.0. CASE STUDIES FROM SPAIN: WATER EROSION IN THE LA VIUDA RAMBLA AND RESTORATION EFFORTS IN THE ARAS TORRENT

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Case Study 3: Mediterranean Ramblas

3.2.1. Historical Background

3.2.2. The Case of the La Viuda Rambla

3.2.3. Spatial Modelling of Erosion and Deposition with USPED

3.2.4. Conclusions

3.3. Case Study 4: Alpine Torrents

3.3.1. Historical Background

3.3.2. The Aras Torrent Watershed

3.3.3. Restoration Efforts for the Aras Torrent

3.3.3.1. Restoration Efforts: 1907-1995

3.3.3.2. The Flood Event on August 7th, 1996.

3.3.3.3. Maintenance and Restoration Efforts: 1997-Today

3.3.4. Conclusions

CONCLUSION

ACKOWLEDGMENTS

REFERENCES

ALTERED COMMUNITY DYNAMICS IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN WHITEBARK PINE FORESTS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCELERATING DECLINES

OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM.

WHITEBARK PINE AS A MAJOR FOREST TREE IN THE NORTH AMERICAN WEST

Whitebark Pine as a Keystone and Foundation Species

WHITEBARK PINE SEED DISPERSAL BY CLARK'S NUTCRACKER

How Seed Dispersal by Nutcrackers Influences Whitebark Pine Communities

SEED PREDATOR DYNAMICS

WHY IS WHITEBARK PINE DECLINING?

EXAMINING SEED PREDATION AND DISPERSAL IN RELATION TO WHITEBARK PINE FOREST HEALTH AND COMPOSITION

Study Area

Forest Structure, Composition, and Health

Red Squirrel Seed Predation and Nutcracker Seed Dispersal

CONCLUSION AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Implications for Whitebark Pine Management

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

MOUNTAINS ECOSYSTEMS AS A TEMPORAL SINK FOR PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS

INTRODUCTION

PREVIOUS REPORTS ON POPS IN MOUNTAIN AREAS

POP CYCLING IN MOUNTAIN ZONES

AIR

SNOW

LAKE SEDIMENTS

CONCLUSIONS

IMPACT OF LAND-USE CHANGE ON SEASONAL DYNAMICS OF TOTAL PROTEIN FLOW FROM ROOTS OF MOUNTAIN MEADOW PLANT COMMUNITIES

MATERIALS AND METHODS

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

PEER-REVIEWER

ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE TRANSPORT OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN

Abstract

1.Introduction

2.Observations

3.CharacteristicsofDaytimeMountainCirculationsandTheirTransportofCO2

3.1.22July

3.2.26July

4.Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-62081-937-6

OCLC:

839302768