The global and forest environment carbon cycle
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The global carbon cycle.. The forest carbon cycle.. The difference between GPP and autotrophic respiration.. The biomass pools in a forest.. The ?gures for global NPP, NBP, and RH.. Increasing indications - carbon stocks in the...»
Forest fires (prediction, prevention and suppression)
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background to fire management.. Global warming.. Historical use of fire.. Expansion of the concept of fire management.. Global changes.. Fire and food security.. Fire regimes.. Population growth.. Fire prediction.. Silvicultural...»
Forest canopies
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition.. Discovery and exploration.. The naturalist and explorer William Beebe.. The scope and extent of canopy studies.. Modern Canopy access systems.. Methods of access.. Climbing techniques and mechanical methods.. Towers and...»
Environmental impacts on forests
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...»
Arctic ice loss: Overview and consequences
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Extent of ice losses. Global warming as the major cause of arctic ice loss. Role of carbon dioxide. Role of methane. Role of nitrous oxide and fluorocarbons. The role of water vapour. Consequences of arctic ice loss. Impact on local...»
Natural disturbances in forest environments
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...»
Impacts of air pollution on forest ecosystems
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Subarctic boreal forests.. Air pollution causes.. Air pollution concerns.. Air pollution effect.. Wet tropics.. Air pollution causes.. Air pollution concerns.. Air pollution effects.. Semiarid forests.. Air pollution causes.. Air...»
Aquatic habitats in forest ecosystems
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...»
Cradle to Cradle Design
Synopsis abstract : «Why our current economic model is unsustainable. A strained planet. Consumers at risk. One reason: The unplanned industrial revolution. Why eco efficiency alone is not the solution. What eco efficiency is. Less bad is not good. How C2C draws on...»
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