Advances in Understanding Soil Degradation: (Innovations in Landscape Research 1st ed. 2022)
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Advances in Understanding Soil Degradation: (Innovations in Landscape Research 1st ed. 2022)

Advances in Understanding Soil Degradation: (Innovations in Landscape Research 1st ed. 2022)

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Elmira Saljnikov (Contributor) Lothar Mueller (Contributor) Anton Lavrishchev (Contributor) Frank Eulenstein (Contributor)  

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This book informs about knowledge gain in soil and land degradation to reduce or prevent it for meeting the mission of the Sustainable Developments Goals of the United Nations. Essence, extent, monitoring methods and implications for ecosystem functioning of main soil degradation types are characterized in overview chapters and case studies. Challenges, approaches and data towards identification of degradation in the frame of improving functionality, health and multiple ecosystem services of soil are demonstrated in the studies of international expert teams. The book consists of five parts, containing 5-12 single chapters each and 36 in total. Parts are explaining (I) Concepts and Indicators, (II) Soil Erosion and Compaction, (III) Soil Contamination, (IV) Soil Carbon and Fertility Monitoring and (V) Soil Survey and Mapping of Degradation The primary audience of this book are scientists of different disciplines, decision-makers, farmers and further informed people dealing with sustainable management of soil and land. 220 Illustrations, color; 44 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 796 p. 264 illus., 220 illus. in color.
  • Contributor: Elmira Saljnikov
  • Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
  • ISBN13: 9783030856847
  • Number of Pages: 796
  • Packaged Dimensions: 178x254mm
  • Packaged Weight: 1502
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
  • Release Date: 2022-11-28
  • Series: Innovations in Landscape Research
  • Binding: Paperback / softback

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