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|a Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- Foreword -- Editors' Preface -- References -- Scope and Purpose of the Book -- Part 1. Setting and Context -- Chapter 1 -- Desertification: History and Analysis of Land Degradation in Dryland Environments -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Historical Roots, Evolving Definitions, and Critiques of Desertification -- 3. Dryland Variability -- 4. Direct and Indirect Drivers of Land-Cover Change -- 4.1. Climate Related Drivers of Land-Cover Changes -- 4.2. Anthropogenic Drivers of Land-Cover Changes -- 5. Approaches to Identifying and Monitoring Desertification -- 6. The Quest for Sustainability in Dryland Regions -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- A Changing Narrative on Desertification and Degradation in South Africa -- Abstract -- 1. Context and Overview -- 2. Brief Introduction to South Africa and Reasons Why the Country Is Prone to Land Degradation -- 2.1. Climate -- 2.2. Geology -- 2.3. Vegetation -- 3. Historical Influences on Land Degradation in South Africa -- 3.1. Stone-Age and Iron-Age Influences -- 3.2. Post-Colonial Influences -- Up to 1994 -- 3.3. Historic Anti-Degradation Interventions -- 4. National Assessments of Land Degradation in South Africa -- 4.1. Remote Sensing Based Mapping and What It Tells Us -- 4.2. Perception Based Studies, Its Advantages and Limitations -- 4.3. Comparing Perception Based and Remote Sensed Products -- 5. Current Status, Direct Causes and the Main Drivers of Land Degradation -- 5.1. A Summary of Degradation Types, the Direct Causes and Negative Trends for the Main Land Use Classes in South Africa -- 5.2. Changes in Land Use as a Driver of Land Degradation -- 5.3. Underlying Causes or Drivers for Land Degradation in South Africa -- 6. The National Concern over Changes in Vegetation -- 6.1. Bush Encroachment.
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|a 6.2. Impacts from Alien Invasive Plants -- 7. Post 1994 Policy Framework, Government and Private Sector Response -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- The Maghreb (North Africa) Rangelands' Evolution over Forty Years: Regreening or Degradation? -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Description of the Study Area -- 2.1. Study Zone -- 2.2. Bioclimate -- 2.3. Vegetation -- 3. Assessment of Rangelands Dynamics by Field Surveys -- 3.1. Material and Methods -- 3.2. Monitoring of Vegetation and Land Use in the North Africa (Maghreb) -- 3.2.1. Indicators of Structural Changes -- 3.2.1.1. Indicator of Physiognomic Changes -- 3.2.1.2. Indicator of Vegetation Cover Changes -- 3.2.2. Indicators of Ecological Function -- 3.2.2.1. Evolution of Phytomass and RUE -- 3.2.2.1.1. Observatory of the High Plains -- 3.2.2.1.2. Observatory of Menzel Habib -- 3.2.3. Indicators of Biodiversity -- 3.2.3.1. Flora Richness -- 3.2.3.2. Evolution of Perennial Species -- 3.2.3.3. Synthesis of the Field Data Measurements -- 4. Dynamic of Rangelands by Remote Sensing -- 4.1. Satellite Data -- 4.2. Results -- 5. The Socio-Economic Drivers -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Desertification in Iran and Efforts to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Variability -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Agricultural Land Management -- Why We Need Adaptation? -- Climate Variability Impacts -- Adaptation with Dust and Sand Storm -- Case Study -- Traditional Housing in Yazd, Iran -- Mud Bricks -- Wind Management -- Wind Towers and Wind Catcher -- Water Management -- Qanat -- Qanat, One of the Mechanisms to Supply Water in Arid Lands -- Technical Features -- Importance -- Water Clocks to Help Utilize Water -- Conclusion and Summary -- References -- Part 2. Measures to Arrest and Reverse Desertification -- Chapter 5.
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|a Desertification in the Western Part of Iran with Special Reference to Dust and Sand Storms -- Abstract -- 1. Desertification in Iran -- 1.1. Desertification Distribution in Iran -- 1.2. Desertification Causes -- 1.2.1. Climate Change -- 1.2.2. Exploitation of Groundwater -- 1.2.3. Dam Construction and Water Transfer Projects -- 2. Desertification in the Tigris and Euphrates River Basins -- 2.1. Source Point of Dust Storm in the Middle East -- 3. Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Dust Storm in Western and Southwestern Part of Iran -- 3.1. Spatial Distribution of Dust Storm by Remote Sensing Images -- 3.2. Temporal Trend of Dust Storm by Visibility Data and Remote Sensing Images -- 4. Impact of Synoptic Systems and Climate Factors on Dust Storm Occurrence -- 4.1. Problems of Dust Storm -- Conclusion and Summary -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Commentary on Desertification Prevention and Control: China's Solutions to a Serious Problem -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. An Example of Desertification Control in China -- 2.1. The Kubuqi Model -- An Integrated Approach -- 2.1.1. Ecological Restoration -- 2.1.2. Ecological Agriculture and Animal Husbandry -- 2.1.3. Ecological Health -- 2.1.4. Eco-Tourism -- 2.1.5. Eco-Solar Energy -- 2.1.6. Ecological Industry -- 2.1.6.1. Inspiring Hope -- 2.1.6.2. Benefiting Local Communities -- 2.1.6.3. Improving the Ecological Environment -- 2.1.6.4. Accumulating Ecological Capital -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Desertification on the Silk Road through Asia's Drylands and Deserts: The Quest for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1. Background and Context -- 2. Land Degradation and Desertification -- 2.1. Root Causes of Desertification -- 3. Dust and Sand Storms -- A Scourge -- 4. Deserts as a Sink for CO2 and Methane -- 5. An Overview of the Desert Eco-Economy Along the One Belt, One Road.
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|a 5.1. Regional Context -- 5.2. Emerging Issues -- 6. Priority Actions -- 6.1. "Systemic" Factors and Constraints in Greater Central Asia That Need Attention -- 6.2. Key Strategic Approaches and Policy Options -- 7. Key Opportunities in Green Economy -- 7.1. National Projects and Activities Are Focused on Priority Areas -- 7.2. National-Level Initiatives -- 7.2.1. Afghanistan -- 7.2.2. China -- 7.2.3. Asia-Pacific Forest Network -- 7.2.4. Iran -- 7.2.5. MENARID in Sistan and Baluchestan Province -- 7.2.6. Kazakhstan -- 7.2.7. Mongolia -- 8. Future Outlook for Improved Regional Cooperation in the GCA -- 8.1. Meeting the Challenges That Affected Country Parties Face -- 9. The Quest for Sustainability -- References -- Part 3. Some Drivers of Desertification -- Chapter 8 -- Wildfire Contribution to Desertification at Local, Regional, and Global Scales -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Desertification -- 2.1. Description -- 2.2. Classification -- 2.3. Global Desertification Distribution -- 3. Wildfires -- 3.1. Global Scale -- 3.2. Regional Scale -- 3.3. Local Scale -- 3.4. Fire Scales -- 4. Erosion -- 4.1. Soil Loss Tolerance -- 4.2. Degree of Desertification -- 4.3. Soil Loss Due To Wildfires -- 5. Type Conversion -- 6. Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) -- Conclusion and Summary -- References -- Chapter 9 -- The Role of Grazing Ruminants in Desertification Processes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mechanisms of Soil Erosion by Wind and Water -- Diet Selection by Grazing Animals -- Implication for Community Composition -- Influence of Stocking Rate and Grazing System on Land Degradation in Grazing Lands -- Grazing and Soil Carbon -- References -- Chapter 10 -- Desertification: Is It Really at an End or Has It Morphed into Something Else? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Why All the Fuss and Attention? -- Desertification Has Many Dimensions.
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|a The Role of Humans in Desertification -- On Our Failure to Control Desertification -- Drivers of Adaptation -- Conclusion -- References -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Index -- Blank Page.
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