Dynamics of Forest Ecosystems

Contents: Preface. 1. Biogeoclimatic ecosystem. 2. Impact of climate change of forests ecosystems. 3. Effects of heavy metals on forest ecosystems. 4. Cause-effect relationships in forest ecosystems. 5. Grassland ecosystem modelling. 6. Carbon storage of temperate grasslands. 7. Ecosystem function in temperate Conifer Forests. 8. Rising CO2 level and forest photosynthesis. 9. Sources of Sulphur in forest ecosystems. 10. Contingent valuation in forest quality. 11. Intelligent information system for forest management. Bibliography. Index.

"This book seeks to understand the immense role forest ecosystems can play in the fight against global warming, and makes an effort to explore the principles underlying the relationship between forest eco-systems themselves and global warming. Discussing in immense depth the types, bio-diversity processes and ecology of forest ecosystems, this manual elaborates on how all these cycles and process contribute to the functions of greenhouse effect and climate control.

Further with respect to controlling global warming, on insightful look has been given into how forests, through photosynthetic utilization of carbon dioxide can be rendered of great service. Compendious informative and detailed, the books illustrations and critical understanding of the matter should further aid in its being of great interest of the reader." (jacket)