The work of nature : how the diversity of life sustains us
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The work of nature : how the diversity of life sustains us
Island Press, 1998, c1997
- : pbk.
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"A project of SCOPE, the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment."
Includes bibliographical references and index
"First paperback edition published in 1998"--T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This work looks at the practical consequences of declining biodiversity on ecosystem health and function, and on human society. It integrates technical literature and theory on biodiversity, keystone species, invasives, productivity and ecosystems services, elucidating why we should care for the mechanics of natural life support systems.
Table of Contents
- The web of life
- the keystone club - who's important
- community ties
- water - the essence of life
- the vitality of the soil
- of plants and productivity
- the power to shape the land
- climate and atmosphere
- do we still need nature?
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