| Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle 2012 Edition Contributor(s): Lal, Rattan (Editor), Lorenz, Klaus (Editor), Hüttl, Reinhard F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9400799071 ISBN-13: 9789400799073 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology |
| Dewey: 577.144 |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.79 lbs) 560 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems with large C stocks which must be protected and sustainably managed are wetlands, peatlands, tropical rainforests, tropical savannas, grasslands, degraded/desertified lands, agricultural lands, and urban lands. However, land-based sinks require long-term management and a protection strategy because C stocks grow with a progressive improvement in ecosystem health. |