Description: Ecological Succession on Fallowed Shifting Cultivation Fields by Claudio O. Delang, Wing Man Li The book reviews the literature on the ecological succession of plants on fallowed swiddens in tropical forests. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The book reviews the literature on the ecological succession of plants on fallowed swiddens in tropical forests. Patterns of ecological succession in tropical forests are insufficiently understood, partly because results are scattered through a large number of case studies reported in academic articles. So far, no publication has attempted to bring these different case studies together to identify common patters and trends. The goal of the book is to review the different case studies, and identify common patterns of ecological succession in fallowed swiddens, as well as to pinpoint the factors that cause ecological succession in some areas to differ from those in other areas. The book is organised in four different sections: forest structure, forest diversity, species composition, and the factors that contribute to differences in forest recovery rates (the number of times the field was burned, the length of fallow period, the type of soil, and the type of forest). This book is an important contribution to tropical forestry and shifting cultivation. Deforestation and forest degradation are the largest sources of CO2, and shifting cultivation is one of the main culprits. For this (and other economic and political) reason governments attempt to curtail shifting cultivation by shortening the years the fields can be left fallow, or outright outlawing the farming practice. Yet, there is insufficient understanding of the processes of ecological succession in fallows, which raises the questions as to whether the policy fulfils its objectives. Author Biography Delang is currently completing a PhD dissertation on the Karen and Hmong in northern Thailand. Table of Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Forest structure.- 3. Species richness and diversity.- 4. Species composition.- 5. Factors contributing to differences in forest recovery rates.- 6. Conclusions. Feature It provides a comprehensive literature review of the ecological succession in fallowed swiddens (in tropical countries), something that is lacking at present Details ISBN9400758200 Author Wing Man Li Short Title ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION ON FALLO Publisher Springer Language English ISBN-10 9400758200 ISBN-13 9789400758209 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Subtitle A Review of the Literature Pages 127 Series SpringerBriefs in Ecology DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-5821-6 Edition Description 2013 ed. Year 2012 Edition 2013th Publication Date 2012-12-19 DEWEY 577.55 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 41 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 127 p. 41 illus. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96290320;
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ISBN-13: 9789400758209
Book Title: Ecological Succession on Fallowed Shifting Cultivation Fields
Number of Pages: 127 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Ecological Succession on Fallowed Shifting Cultivation Fields: a Review of the Literature
Publisher: Springer
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: Geography & Geosciences, Botany, Biology
Item Height: 235 mm
Item Weight: 2175 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Claudio O. Delang, Wing Man Li
Item Width: 155 mm
Format: Paperback
