Grassland productivity and ecosystem services
Grassland productivity and ecosystem services [electronic resource]
Edited by G. Lemaire, J. Hodgson, A. Chabbi.
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- Wallingford UK CABI 2011
- 287pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
Grassland ecosystems are deeply affected by human activities and need appropriate management to optimise trade-offs between ecosystem functions and services. Until now they have mainly been analysed as agro-ecosystems for animal production but this book looks beyond the role of grassland as a feeding ground, and evaluates other important processes such as carbon sequestration in soils, greenhouse gas regulation and biodiversity protection. This authoritative volume expertly highlights the need for an immediate balance between agriculture and ecological management for sustainability in the future.
9781845939007
10.1079/9781845938093.0000 doi
biogeochemistry pasture soils herbivores sustainability environmental effects environmental impact biodiversity ecosystems literature reviews animal production grasslands grassland soils productivity soil types ecosystem services land use human activity natural pastures pasture management grassland management natural grasslands food security
Grassland ecosystems are deeply affected by human activities and need appropriate management to optimise trade-offs between ecosystem functions and services. Until now they have mainly been analysed as agro-ecosystems for animal production but this book looks beyond the role of grassland as a feeding ground, and evaluates other important processes such as carbon sequestration in soils, greenhouse gas regulation and biodiversity protection. This authoritative volume expertly highlights the need for an immediate balance between agriculture and ecological management for sustainability in the future.
9781845939007
10.1079/9781845938093.0000 doi
biogeochemistry pasture soils herbivores sustainability environmental effects environmental impact biodiversity ecosystems literature reviews animal production grasslands grassland soils productivity soil types ecosystem services land use human activity natural pastures pasture management grassland management natural grasslands food security