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Author:
White, Wayne A.
Title:
Biosequestration and ecological diversity : mitigating and adapting to climate change and environmental degradation / Wayne A. White.
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis,
Copyright Date:
c2013
Description:
xxiii, 225 p. : ill. (some col.), map (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Carbon sequestration.
Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry)
Acclimatization.
Climatic changes.
Biodiversity conservation.
NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"Written for students, researchers, and academics involved in environmental and social sciences, as well as land owners and managers, this reference is the first of its kind to cover biosequestration for a broad audience. The author covers the scientific evidence of biosequestration, the various land practices that sequester carbon, and policies in place to encourage such practices. It includes examples of actions taken by the author that can be used by gardeners, farmers, ranchers, and those in land management. It also focuses on several issues of importance: global warming, carbon pollution, sustainable agriculture, ecological problems of conventional agriculture, and land management"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Social-environmental sustainability series
ISBN:
1439853630 (hardback)
9781439853634 (hardback)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)644680336
LCCN:
2012025564
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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