Landscape and Ecosystem Diversity, Dynamics and Management in the Yellow River Source Zone [electronic resource] /
edited by Gary John Brierley, Xilai Li, Carola Cullum, Jay Gao.
- XIV, 369 p. 119 illus., 92 illus. in color. online resource.
- Springer Geography, 2194-315X .
- Springer Geography, .
From the Contents: Introduction -- Tectonic Setting, Palaeoenvironments and Long-Term Vegetation Dynamics of the Yellow River Source Zone -- Climate Variability in the Yellow River Source Zone -- Hydrology and Water Resources -- River Diversity, Controls and Geo-Ecological Values.
This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.