Book Description
Contributed papers.
Arid Land Irrigation and Ecological Management
Author : Satya Deo Singh
Publisher :
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 13,88 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN :
Arid Lands Management
Author : T. W. Hoekstra
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,3 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780252067174
Book Description
Offers various directions for both research and management.
Management of Semi-Arid Ecosystems
Author : B.H. Walker
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 43,46 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0444599975
Book Description
Extensive regions of the world have a climate which, whilst permitting development of a continuous vegetative cover, is too dry for successful annual cropping. These are the semi-arid areas where land use is based on the natural vegetation. Easily degraded and difficult to maintain, they are under increasing pressure as expanding human populations move in and endeavour to force a living from them. As a result they contain some of the worst examples of resource degradation. This book examines the problems and opportunities involved in man's use of semi-arid areas. The authors are all actively involved in research and land management in the areas discussed. Each chapter begins with a detailed, up-to-date account of the ecology of the region (its climate, soils, vegetation, fauna and main ecological characteristics). This is followed by a history of land use, problems involved in its management, a review of current research and recommended land use practices. The common features of semi-arid ecosystems are brought together in a final section.
Arid Lands Water Evaluation and Management
Author : Robert Maliva
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 17,73 MB
Release : 2012-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 364229104X
Book Description
A large part of the global population lives in arid lands which have low rainfall and often lack the water required for sustainable population and economic growth. This book presents a comprehensive description of the hydrogeology and hydrologic processes at work in arid lands. It describes the techniques that can be used to assess and manage the water resources of these areas with an emphasis on groundwater resources, including recent advances in hydrologic evaluation and the differences between how aquifer systems behave in arid lands versus more humid areas. Water management techniques are described and summarized to show how a more comprehensive approach to water management is required in these areas, including the need to be aware of cultural sensitivities and conditions unique to many arid regions. The integration of existing resources with the addition of new water sources, such as desalination of brackish water and seawater, along with reusing treated wastewater, will be required to meet future water supply needs. Also, changing climatic conditions will force water management systems to be more robust so that future water supply demands can be met as droughts become more intense and rainfall events become more intense. A range of water management techniques are described and discussed in order to illustrate the methods for integrating these measures within the context of arid lands conditions.
Drought in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions
Author : Kurt Schwabe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 33,89 MB
Release : 2013-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 940076636X
Book Description
Offering a cross-country examination and comparison of drought awareness and experience, this book shows how scientists, water managers, and policy makers approach drought and water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions of Spain, Mexico, Australia, South Africa and the United States.
Arid Land Irrigation in Developing Countries
Author : E. Barton Worthington
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,21 MB
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 148315971X
Book Description
Arid Land Irrigation in Developing Countries: Environmental Problems and Effects covers the proceedings of the International Symposium on Arid Land Irrigation, held in Alexandria, Egypt on February 16-21 1976. This book is organized into eight sections encompassing 46 chapters. The opening section deals first with the benefits of arid land irrigation and the effective use of water in irrigated agriculture. This section also tackles the public health and socio-economic impacts of irrigation, as well as the planning and managing of irrigation and drainage systems. The next section discusses the results of some case studies on arid land irrigation, such as in districts in Mexico, Iran, and Egypt. Other sections explore the influence of irrigation on changes in hydrological processes and cycle, soil fertility, water quality, and biological balances. The closing sections consider the human problems in irrigation areas, with an emphasis on the problem of schistosomiasis and malaria. These sections also look into the viewpoints of specialist agencies of the United Nations on arid land irrigation. This book will be of value to agriculturists, economists, and researchers.
Water Resources in Arid Lands: Management and Sustainability
Author : Ali Al-Maktoumi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,80 MB
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030670287
Book Description
This book presents the most recent innovative studies in the field of water resources for arid areas to move towards more sustainable management of the resources. It gathers outstanding contributions presented at the 2nd International Water Conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (IWC), which was held online (Muscat, Oman) in November 2020. Papers discuss challenges and solutions to alleviate water resource scarcity in arid areas, including water resources management, the introduction of modern irrigation systems, natural groundwater recharge, construction of dams for artificial recharge, use of treated wastewater, and desalination technologies. As such, the book provides a platform for the exchange of recent advances in water resources research, which are essential to improving the critical water situation and to move towards more sustainable management of water resources.
Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems
Author : A. Monem Balba
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 26,72 MB
Release : 2018-05-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1351434209
Book Description
Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems examines the challenges of managing soils in arid and semiarid regions. These soils contain low organic matter, are not leached, and accumulate lime, gypsum, and/or soluble salts, requiring special management and practices. This book discusses how to identify problems, reclaim the soils, and then use them efficiently and economically. Water management and desertification in these areas are also discussed. It contains extensive references as well as 40 tables and illustrations.
Water Management in Arid and Semi-arid Regions
Author : Phoebe Koundouri
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 34,33 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845429974
Book Description
Water deficiency in many arid and semi-arid regions in Southern Europe is becoming a major constraint for economic welfare and sustainable regional development. These regions are characterised by high spatial and temporal imbalances of water demand and supply, seasonal water uses, inadequate water resources and poor institutional water management. The aim of this book is to formulate appropriate strategies and guidelines for water management necessary for the formulation and implementation of integrated sustainable management of water resources. Lessons are learned from various case studies, which examine competing water use patterns, compare governance structures and how these have evolved in response to scarcity, and structural and non-structural instruments to address water deficiency. Water Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions will appeal to policymakers in relevant countries as well as to scholars and researchers of environmental studies and economics.
Arid Land Systems: Sciences and Societies
Author : Troy Sternberg
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 25,24 MB
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 3039213474
Book Description
Understanding deserts and drylands is essential, as arid landscapes cover >40% of the Earth and are home to two billion people. Today's problematic environment–human interaction needs contemporary knowledge to address dryland complexity. Physical dimensions in arid zones—land systems, climate and hazards, ecology—are linked with social processes that directly impact drylands, such as land management, livelihoods, and development. The challenges require integrated research that identifies systemic drivers across global arid regions. Measurement and monitoring, field investigation, remote sensing, and data analysis are effective tools to investigate natural dynamics. Equally, inquiry into how policy and practice affect landscape sustainability is key to mitigating detrimental activity in deserts. Relations between socio-economic forces and degradation, agro-pastoral rangeland use, drought and disaster and resource extraction reflect land interactions. Contemporary themes of food security, conflict, and conservation are interlinked in arid environments. This book unifies desert science, arid environments, and dryland development. The chapters identify land dynamics, address system risks and delineate human functions through original research in arid zones. Mixed methodologies highlight the vital links between social and environmental science in global deserts. The book engages with today's topical themes and presents novel analyses of arid land systems and societies.
