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Arctic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate: An Ecophysiological Perspective (Physiological Ecology)

Academic Press, 1991

The arctic region is predicted to experience the earliest and most pronounced global warming response to human-induced climatic change. This book synthesizes information on the physiological ecology of arctic plants, discusses how physiological processes influence ecosystem processes, and explores how climate warming will affect arctic plants, plant communities, and ecosystem processes. Key Features * Reviews the physiological ecology of arctic ...

Restoring Life in Running Waters: Better Biological Monitoring

5 reviews
James R. Karr, Ellen W Chu

Island Press, 1998

Invaluable for those concerned about fish habitat
This book provides a functional, usable set of guidelines to consider when working on fisheries habitat and stream rehabilitation problems. Although it is oriented towards the American environmental processes - EPA etc, the background concepts and information should be required reading for everyone who is involved in both environmental monitoring and assessment, and those who are involved in ...