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Here, Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation.

Desert ecology. --- Deserts.

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Nearly one-third of the land area on our planet is classified as arid or desert. Therefore, an understanding of the dynamics of such arid ecosystems is essential to managing those systems in a way that sustains human populations. This second edition of Ecology of Desert Systems provides a clear, extensive guide to the complex interactions involved in these areas. This book details the relationships between abiotic and biotic environments of desert ecosystems, demonstrating to readers how these interactions drive ecological processes. These include plant growth and animal reproductive success, the spatial and temporal distribution of vegetation and animals, and the influence of invasive species and anthropogenic climate change specific to arid systems. Drawing on the extensive experience of its expert authors, Ecology of Desert Systems is an essential guide to arid ecosystems for students looking for an overview of the field, researchers keen to learn how their work fits in to the overall picture, and those involved with environmental management of desert areas --Provided by publisher

Desert ecology. --- Desert ecology --- Deserts --- Arid regions ecology --- Xeric ecology --- Ecology

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Desert ecology --- Ecologie des déserts --- Periodicals --- Périodiques --- Desert ecology. --- ecology --- climate change --- drought --- rangeland --- desert --- Deserts --- Arid regions ecology --- Xeric ecology --- Ecology --- General ecology and biosociology --- Agriculture. Animal husbandry. Hunting. Fishery

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This book provides a comprehensive assessment of the terrestrial environment and ecosystems in Kuwait, addressing the impacts of human activity and climate change on these ecosystems. It discusses the degradation of desert lands, the loss of biodiversity, and the challenges of managing natural resources in a hyper-arid country. The book is divided into four themes, covering soil, water resources, terrestrial ecosystems, and agriculture in Kuwait. It aims to offer insights into sustainable management practices and policies for environmental protection, targeting researchers and policymakers interested in the rehabilitation and conservation of desert ecosystems.

Hydrosphere --- General ecology and biosociology --- Water supply. Water treatment. Water pollution --- Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- Pedology --- Agriculture. Animal husbandry. Hunting. Fishery --- hydrologie --- landbouw --- water --- ecologie --- milieubeleid --- Desert ecology. --- Environmental degradation. --- Desert ecology --- Environmental degradation

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The succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed, and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world.

Ecology --- Balance of nature --- Biology --- Bionomics --- Ecological processes --- Ecological science --- Ecological sciences --- Environment --- Environmental biology --- Oecology --- Environmental sciences --- Population biology --- Desert ecology --- Deserts --- Arid regions ecology --- Xeric ecology