Vegetation Dynamics of Mongolia

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P.D. Gunin, Elizabeth A. Vostokova, Nadezhda I. Dorofeyuk , Pavel E. Tarasov

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English

Springer
02 April 2011

Chemistry; Biochemistry; Botany & plant sciences; Meteorology & climatology; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Series: Geobotany

Mongolia is an expansive land-locked country, tilted by

tectonic forces to the North, that experiences extremes of continental

climate. Moisture-carrying wind currents are scarce so that the land

has extended highs and lows in its environment. Culturally the people

are mostly nomadic, having been sustained for centuries by an economy

based on domestic livestock grazing. There is a saying that, `As the

noses go, so goes Mongolia', referring to the domesticated grazing

noses of sheep, goats, camels, yaks or horses, and wild ungulates such

as gazelles. The vast fenceless steppes of Mongolia furnish the

vegetation for grazing. With such extremes in climate it is clear that

the vegetation must be resilient and dynamic to cope with the dictates

of its extremely harsh environments.

Pollen profiles from lakes, plant macrofossils and other data over the

last 15,000 years show the dynamic nature of Mongolian vegetation.

Currently Mongolian society is experiencing much human-driven economic

development which increases pressure on its vegetation. The Great

Khural Laws of 1995 forcefully addressed such environmental concerns

with the expanded establishment of National Reserves and Parks. But

continued effort and vigilance must be expended to insure that

Mongolian society will continue to be sustained by its vegetation.

This book highlights work such as conserving and restoring plant

diversity in various ecosystems and makes recommendations for

sustaining the vegetation basis of the nomadic Mongolian society.

Edited by: P.D. Gunin, Elizabeth A. Vostokova, Nadezhda I. Dorofeyuk, Pavel E. Tarasov, Clanton C. Black
Imprint: Springer
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999
Volume: 26
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 629g
ISBN: 9789048151745
ISBN 10: 9048151740
Series: Geobotany
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 02 April 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

to Studies on the Vegetation of Mongolia.- Natural and Anthropogenic Factors and the Dynamics of Vegetation Distribution in Mongolia.- Late Quaternary Vegetation History of Mongolia.- Assessing Present-Day Plant Cover Dynamics.- Analysis of Present-Day Vegetation Dynamics.- Strategies for Nature Management and Vegetation Conservation.- Summary Conclusions and Recommendations.- References.- Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.

Reviews for Vegetation Dynamics of Mongolia

'...clearly an important and significant work... should provide a stimulus for further work on Mongolian vegetation across all timescales. It is required reading for anyone contemplating work in the region.' The Holocene, 10 (2000)