Understanding tropical forest succession is critical for the development of tropical forest
conservation strategies worldwide, given that tropical secondary forests can be considered …

Much information on restoration and management exists for wet tropical forests of Central
America but comparatively little work has been done in the dry forests of this region. Such …

For decades, conservation and research initiatives in tropical forests have focused almost
exclusively on old-growth forests because scientists believed that these “pristine” …

Mining reclamation results obtained in the Teruel coalfield (Mediterranean-dry Spain) during
the last 30 years have been quite limited. In order to improve restoration operations we …

In the last decades, soil bioengineering has gained considerable popularity worldwide,
especially in hillslope, riverbank, and earth embankment stabilisation works. The use of …

Despite a century of study by ecologists, recovery following disturbances (succession) is not
fully understood. This book provides the first global synthesis that compares plant …

Some landscapes cannot be understood without references to the kinds, degrees, and
history of human-caused modifications to the Earth's surface. The tropical latitudes of the …

Landsliding is a complex process that modifies mountainscapes worldwide. Its severe and
sometimes long-lasting negative effects contrast with the less-documented positive effects …

This book provides the first global synthesis of the biology of disturbed habitats and offers
readers both the conceptual underpinnings and practical advice required to comprehend …

Hydrothermal alteration is a recognized cause of volcanic instability and edifice collapse,
including that of lava domes or dome complexes. Alteration by percolating fluids transforms …