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Record Nr.

UNINA9910900182203321

Autore

Pandey Vimal Chandra

Titolo

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services on Post-Industrial Land

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9781394187416

1394187416

9781394187409

1394187408

9781394187393

1394187394

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (469 pages)

Soggetti

Ecosystem management

Biodiversity conservation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Table of Contents -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- List of Contributors -- About the Editor -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Mining Sustainability --   1.1 Introduction --   1.2 Mining in Chile --   1.3 Chile: Arid Zone Mining --   1.4 Circular Mining and Arid Zone Sustainability --   1.5 Conclusions --   References -- 2 Restoring Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services on Post‐Industrial Land --   2.1 Introduction --   2.2 Post‐Industrial Landscapes: A Brief Overview --   2.3 Biodiversity on Post‐Industrial Land --   2.4 Ecosystem Services on Post‐Industrial Land --   2.5 Restoring Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services on Post‐Industrial Land --   2.6 Policy and Management for Post‐Industrial Landscapes --   2.7 Key Findings and Implications --   2.8 Challenges and Future Research Directions --   2.9 Conclusion --   References -- 3 Spontaneous Flora on Post‐industrial Metalliferous Sites --   3.1 Introduction --   3.2 Definition and Types of Post‐industrial Sites

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the restoration



and management of ecosystems impacted by industrial activities such as mining, forestry, and oil and gas exploration. It covers biodiversity restoration, ecosystem services, soil rehabilitation, and carbon sequestration, with case studies from various global regions, including Chile, Canada, and Nigeria. The book aims to offer insights into sustainable ecosystem management practices, targeting environmental scientists, policymakers, and conservationists. It emphasizes the role of local governments, the importance of biodiversity, and the potential of reforestation and reclamation in mitigating environmental degradation.