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Eurasian Steppes. Ecological Problems and Livelihoods in a Changing World

Marinus J.A. Werger Marja A. van Staalduinen

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English
Springer
09 May 2012
Steppes form one of the largest biomes. Drastic changes in steppe ecology, land use and livelihoods came with the emergence, and again with the collapse, of communist states. Excessive ploughing and vast influx of people into the steppe zone led to a strong decline in nomadic pastoralism in the Soviet Union and China and in severely degraded steppe ecosystems. In Mongolia nomadic pastoralism persisted, but steppes degraded because of strongly increased livestock loads. After the Soviet collapse steppes regenerated on huge tracts of fallow land. Presently, new, restorative steppe land management schemes are applied. On top of all these changes come strong effects of climate change in the northern part of the steppe zone. This book gives an up-to-date overview of changes in ecology, climate and use of the entire Eurasian steppe area and their effects on livelihoods of steppe people. It integrates knowledge that so far was available only in a spectrum of locally used languages.
Edited by:   ,
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2012
Volume:   6
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 155mm,  Spine: 38mm
Weight:   1.075kg
ISBN:   9789400738850
ISBN 10:   9400738854
Series:   Plant and Vegetation
Pages:   568
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Eurasian Steppes. Ecological Problems and Livelihoods in a Changing World

This is a well compiled, readable book with a wealth of information. ... Having brought all these researchers from the numerous countries together in one volume, this can certainly be a major step towards a more consistent and integrated approach in the future. The presentation is very pleasant, with many coloured photos and maps, well-structured tables and diagrams. (Jurgen Dengler, Bulletin of the European Dry Grassland Group, Issue 21, December, 2013) Part of the Springer Plant and Vegetation series, this volume covers one of the largest biomes in the world. ... the book is part of a series on vegetation, and certainly the field botanist or environmental scientist concerned with these steppe eco-systems or interested in their conservation will find a wealth of rich material. ... The bibliography thus represents an important and useful resource for regional studies on this biome. (Sarah Robinson, Pastoralism, Vol. 3, 2013)


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