Landscape and Ecosystem Diversity, Dynamics and Management in the Yellow River Source Zone

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Brierley, Gary John (Editor), Li, Xilai (Editor), Cullum, Carola (Editor), Gao, Jay (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Geography,
• Subjects: Geography.; Hydrology.; Physical geography.; Physical Geography.; Hydrology/Water Resources.; Earth System Sciences.

This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.

Table of Contents:

• From the Contents: Introduction
• Tectonic Setting, Palaeoenvironments and Long-Term Vegetation Dynamics of the Yellow River Source Zone
• Climate Variability in the Yellow River Source Zone
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• River Diversity, Controls and Geo-Ecological Values.