Desertification Monitoring and Control

Book Details

• Author: Anil K. Tiwari

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2024

• ISBN: 9788185046778

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Pages: 284

• Size: 5.70 x 8.70 x 1.25 inches

• Weight: 468 grams

• Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book

This volume explores the global issue of desertification, which is the environmental degradation that results from the vulnerability of dryland ecosystems. In particular, it addresses how human exploitation can significantly damage the stability and resilience of desert environments. The natural process of recovery in these ecosystems is often slowed down or completely disrupted, reaching a point where intervention becomes crucial.

The book synthesizes both theoretical and regional frameworks concerning desertification, with a specific focus on the Indian drylands. It offers an in-depth analysis of how desertification is monitored, conserved, and managed. It also identifies the various factors contributing to environmental degradation in drylands, and the urgent need to heal these ecological wounds by implementing control measures.

Key Features:

• Exploration of Desertification: The book provides an extensive exploration of desertification, shedding light on its causes, impacts, and possible solutions. It emphasizes the fragile nature of dryland ecosystems and the destructive effects of over-exploitation.

• Monitoring and Management of Desertification: It covers methods for monitoring desertification, alongside strategies for conservation and effective management, particularly in the context of Indian drylands.

• Expert Insights: Written by professionals in the field of desert development, the book offers valuable insights from those deeply involved in the fundamental and applied aspects of research in this area.

Target Audience:

This book is intended for scientists, administrators, and managers working in areas such as geographical analysis, ecology, resource development, environmental policy, desert planning, and the management of national parks, protected areas, and species survival. It also serves as a reference for policymakers and those designing comprehensive environmental plans for desert regions.