Mangrove Forests in India Exploring Ecosystem Services

This is the first comprehensive science-based primer to highlight the unique ecosystem services provided by mangrove forests, and discuss how these services preserve the livelihoods of coastal populations. The book presents three decades of real-time data on Sundarbans and Bhitarkanika mangroves in India measuring carbon and nitrogen sequestration, as well as case studies that demonstrate the utility provided by mangroves for reducing the impact of storms and erosion, providing nutrient retention for complex habitats, and housing a vast reservoir of plant, animal and microbial biodiversity. Also addressed is the function of mangroves as natural ecosystems of cultural convergence, offering the resources and products necessary for thriving coastal communities. 

ISBN:	9783030205942
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Imprint:	Springer
Published date:	10 Jul 2019
Language:	English
Number of pages:	361
Weight:	895g
Height:	235mm
Width:	155mm
Spine width:	23mm

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