Integrating Hydrology, Ecosystem Dynamics, and Biogeochemistry in Complex Landscapes
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In recent decades, the biosphere has become increasingly stressed, often beyond the point where the internal structure and function of ecosystems are sustained. We have experienced an intensified“exploration” of natural system resources to support agricultural and forest production, to provide water for human consumption, to supply the needs of industrial processes, and to provide, in addition, attractive, diverse landscapes for recreation and tourism. Exceeding thresholds via anthropogenic disturbance that results in degradation of ecosystems is dangerous, since the system–level effects and feedbacks (e.g., soil erosion, famine, polluted drinking water, etc.) are highly undesirable. Finding appropriate compromises in resource use that satisfy existing competitive interests andresult in sound environmental management, especially in densely populated regions, requires an improved understanding of the trade–offs that accompany changes in “exploitation” or altered resource allocation...Похожие книги
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