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  • Soil Erosion Control in Drylands

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book focuses on drylands such as arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas where they form the main part of ecosystems, e.g., in Iran, but also around the world. Mismanagement and improper exploitation of these areas lead to more degradation day by day.Besides an introduction to the role and importance of vegetation cover in conserving soil against wind and water erosion, this book gives a ... Read more

    $98.09 USD

  • Reclamation of Arid Lands

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation. It also focuses on how to utilize the potential of arid lands with the minimum manipulation and alteration. Arid and semi-arid areas represent a major part of natural ecosystems not only in Iran, but around the world, and ... Read more

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  • Trees

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    Trees are familiar components of many landscapes and have been vital in determining the ecology of our planet as well as the development of human cultures and communities. Yet how much do we really understand about how they work? This updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of tree biology and ecology and presents the state-of-the-art discoveries in this ... Read more

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  • The Biology of Peatlands, 2e

    Series series Biology of Habitats Series
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    In his influential A Sand County Almanac, published at the beginning of the environmental movement in 1949, Aldo Leopold proposed a new ecological ethic to guide our stewardship of the planet. In this inspiring book, Sarah Hayden Reichard tells how we can bring Leopold’s far-reaching vision to our gardens to make them more sustainable, lively, and healthy places. Today, gardening practices too ... Read more

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  • Russian Tortoises as pets. Facts and information. Russian Tortoise daily care, pro’s and cons, cages, costs, diet, breeding all covered.

    Growing up with animals, I have learnt so much about taking care of them. The most amazing thing about pets is the fact that they are so unconditional and so grateful for every small act of kindness. It is rather humbling to see how warm hearted animals can actually be.I would have never had the wonderful opportunity of dealing with tortoises and other animals, if it had not been for my family, ... Read more

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    Series series Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology
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