Reclamation of Arid Lands
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Beschreibung
This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation. It also focuses on how to utilize the potential of arid lands with the minimum manipulation and alteration. Arid and semi-arid areas represent a major part of natural ecosystems not only in Iran, but around the world, and mismanagement and inappropriate exploitation of these areas may lead to further gradual degradation. As such, an understanding of the characteristics of these areas is vital if they are to be conserved and reclaimed.
Includes valuable information about arid and semiarid regions both for specialists and non-experts alike
Supplies simple methods of arid land reclamation that are based on indigenous knowledge
Furthers our understanding of desert reclamation using examples from the Middle East
Includes valuable information about arid and semiarid regions both for specialists and non-experts alike Supplies simple methods of arid land reclamation that are based on indigenous knowledge Furthers our understanding of desert reclamation using examples from the Middle East Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Autor*in
Mohammad Jafari
Themen in »Reclamation of Arid Lands«
Arid and Semi-arid Land Water Resources Management Vegetation Soil Arid Land Potential Environmental Geography water policy