Book Details

Fragmentation in Semi-Arid and Arid Landscapes

Publication year: 2008

: 978-1-4020-4906-4

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Exploring the concept of fragmentation, the ecological processes interrupted by fragmentation, and the social consequences of fragmented landscapes, this book presents a timely synthesis on the effects of fragmentation on arid and semi-arid pastoral systems throughout the world. the authors examine how fragmentation occurs, the patterns that result, and the consequences of fragmentation for ecosystems and the people who depend on them. The book will provide a valuable reference for students and researchers in rangeland ecology, park and natural resource management, environmental and ecological anthropology, economics and agriculture.


: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biocomplexity, Ecosystem fragmentation, Fauna, Pastoralism, Rangelands, Vegetation, ecology, ecosystem, environment