Management of Semi-Arid Ecosystems

¿AcknowledgementsSection I Introduction ReferencesSection II: Ecology and Management of the World's Semi-Arid Regions Chapter 1. Cattle Ranching in the Semi-Arid Savannas of East and Southern Africa Introduction The Environment Present Land-Use and Production Methods The Management of Semi-arid Savanna for Cattle Production Conclusion References Chapter 2. Game Ranching in Africa Introduction Ecological Characteristics of the Semi-Arid Savannas Past and Present Land-Use The Theoretical Basis of Game Ranching Practical Implications in Game Ranching Conclusions Recommendations References Chapter 3. Management of the Semi-Arid and Arid Rangelands of Australia Introduction A Description of the Arid Lands History and Structure of Land-Use Present Management of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Conclusions References Chapter 4. Management of Semi-Arid Ecosystems in Israel Seligman Introduction Environment and Biota History The Old Crop-Livestock System Ecological Evaluation of the Traditional System Recent Changes in the Bedouin System The New Cropping System New Integrated Cropping Grazing Systems? Other Land-Uses References Chapter 5. Utilization of Grass- and Shrublands of the South-Western United States Introduction Climate Land, Plant and Animal Resources Past Land-Use Present Conditions Recommended Land-Use Practices References Chapter 6. Land-Use in the Southern Margins of the Sahara Introduction Environment Agricultural Systems The Ecological Impact of Agriculture Use and Abuse of the Environment References Chapter 7. Ecology of the Semi-Arid Regions of India with Emphasis on Land-use Introduction Geographical Limits Climate Geology Soil Biota Vegetation and Land-Use Conclusions and Recommendations References Chapter 8. Ecology and Management of Semi-Arid Ecosystems in Brazil Introduction Caatinga Cerrado References Chapter 9. Land-Use of Semi-Deserts in the U.S.S.R. Introduction Natural Features of the Semi-Deserts of the U.S.S.R Utilization of the Natural Resources Conclusions References Chapter 10. Land-Use of Semi-Deserts in Central Asia Natural Features of the Semi-Deserts The Use of Natural Resources Conclusion References Chapter 11. Management of Natural Vegetation in the Semi-Arid Ecosystems of Mexico Introduction Description of the Ecosystems Ecosystem Management Recommended Management Practices ReferencesSection III: Discussion Management Principles for Semi-Arid Ecosystems Introduction Determinants of Semi-Arid Ecosystems Management Principles for Semi-Arid Ecosystems ReferencesAuthor Index