Post-Agricultural Succession in the Neotropics

Post-Agricultural Succession in the Neotropics

Randall W. Myster

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Editorial:
Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Árboles, flores silvestres y plantas
ISBN:
9781441922175
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This timely work draws implications from scientific studies for the wise management of old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropping systems is the most common kind of disturbance and many landscapes are defined by areas recovering from agriculture. Understanding old field succession can help us address important scientific and social issues, such as deforestation and forest regeneration, forest restoration, sustainability of agriculture, maintenance of biodiversity, and impacts of global climate change on forest dynamics. This book provides restoration and management strategies, as well as new farming methodologies for practical application.

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