Global environmental changes in terrestrial ecosystems. International issues and strategic solutions: introduction |
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Authors: | Sun Kee Hong John A Lee |
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Institution: | (1) Institute of Islands Culture, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorim-ri, Cheonggye-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeonnam, 534-729, South Korea;(2) Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK |
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Abstract: | Human activities are having major impact on biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems worldwide. Rapid urbanization and changes
in rural populations are affecting ecosystems in often-drastic ways. Ecologists are using long term monitoring and experimental
studies to understand and to help mitigate the effects of these changes. The collection of 15 papers in this special volume
“global changes in terrestrial ecosystems” describes some of these studies, particularly concentrating on effects on terrestrial
ecosystems and landscapes, and demonstrating the importance of understanding the problems at both the multi-scale and international
levels. |
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Keywords: | Biodiversity Ecosystem degradation Global change Land use Terrestrial ecosystem LTER |
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