Aquatic habitats in forest ecosystems

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « This effect is more pronounced in smaller rivers which may have completely closed forest canopies. Water temperatures are lower for the same reason. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forested w.etlands. Peat bog forests.. Distribution.. Physicochemical characteristics.. Aquatic biota.. Swamp forests.. Distribution.. Physicochemical characteristics.. Aquatic biota.. Floodplain (Alluvial) forests.. Mangrove...»

Soil erosion control

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The opening or removal of forest canopies during harvesting or land clearing results in potentially large areas of bare soil being exposed to the erosional ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General principles of soil erosion.. Key factors in soil erosion control.. Soil erosion and forestry operations.. Runoff production and erosion control.. On-site soil erosion control.. Off-site soil erosion contr...»

Natural disturbances in forest environments

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Therefore as the cohort of pioneers matures and dies their canopies begin to receive trees of these attain dominance in the gap, and the forest growth cycle is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Small-scale disturbance: gap phase dynamics.. Changes in microclimate and resource availability following gap creation.. Forest regeneration in gaps.. The changes in microclimate and resource availability.. Photoblastic...»

Environmental impacts on forests

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « from mass wasting are typically 10 times lower in forest compared to intercepts rainfall, but there is a critical difference: tree canopies readily evaporate ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Effect on soil.. The sustainable productive potential.. The observed boost in agricultural production following a forest cover.. Effect on water.. The effect of trees. Transpiration.. The myth that forests act like a sponge.. The...»

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