Mangrove Forests in India

Exploring Ecosystem Services

Autori

• Abhijit Mitra

Parametri

• 380 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Ecologia e Ambiente
• Giardinaggio & Coltivazione
• Natura
• Natura, animali

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Focusing on the ecosystem services of mangrove forests, this book presents three decades of data from India's Sundarbans and Bhitarkanika regions. It highlights the critical roles mangroves play in carbon and nitrogen sequestration, storm impact reduction, and erosion control. Through case studies, it illustrates their importance for biodiversity and nutrient retention in complex habitats. Additionally, the text explores mangroves as cultural convergence zones, providing essential resources for coastal communities and supporting their livelihoods.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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