Urban Expansion, Land Cover and Soil Ecosystem Services

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Cover of the book Urban Expansion, Land Cover and Soil Ecosystem Services by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317504702
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 7, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317504702
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 7, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

More than half of the world population now lives in cities, and urban expansion continues as rural people move to cities. This results in the loss of land for other purposes, particularly soil for agriculture and drainage. This book presents a review of current knowledge of the extension and projected expansion of urban areas at a global scale.

Focusing on the impact of the process of 'land take' on soil resources and the ecosystem services that they provide, it describes approaches and methodologies for detecting and measuring urban areas, based mainly on remote sensing, together with a review of models and projected data on urban expansion. The most innovative aspect includes an analysis of the drivers and especially the impacts of soil sealing and land take on ecosystem services, including agriculture and food security, biodiversity, hydrology, climate and landscape.

Case studies of cities from Europe, China and Latin America are included. The aim is not only to present and analyse this important environmental challenge, but also to propose and discuss solutions for the limitation, mitigation and compensation of this process.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

More than half of the world population now lives in cities, and urban expansion continues as rural people move to cities. This results in the loss of land for other purposes, particularly soil for agriculture and drainage. This book presents a review of current knowledge of the extension and projected expansion of urban areas at a global scale.

Focusing on the impact of the process of 'land take' on soil resources and the ecosystem services that they provide, it describes approaches and methodologies for detecting and measuring urban areas, based mainly on remote sensing, together with a review of models and projected data on urban expansion. The most innovative aspect includes an analysis of the drivers and especially the impacts of soil sealing and land take on ecosystem services, including agriculture and food security, biodiversity, hydrology, climate and landscape.

Case studies of cities from Europe, China and Latin America are included. The aim is not only to present and analyse this important environmental challenge, but also to propose and discuss solutions for the limitation, mitigation and compensation of this process.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book On Knowing Humanity by
Cover of the book Psychological Development of High Risk Multiple Birth Children by
Cover of the book Handbook of Teacher Training in Europe (1994) by
Cover of the book Graphic Design for Architects by
Cover of the book Inside Accounting by
Cover of the book An Economic History of London 1800-1914 by
Cover of the book The Handbook of Contemporary Animism by
Cover of the book Language and Classification by
Cover of the book English Printing, Verse Translation, and the Battle of the Sexes, 1476-1557 by
Cover of the book Mental Health and Later Life by
Cover of the book The New Sociology of Knowledge by
Cover of the book Marketing Information by
Cover of the book Understanding Contract Law by
Cover of the book The Turkic Languages by
Cover of the book Youth Policy by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy