Essentials of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

“Essentials of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology” offers a comprehensive understanding of the intricate web of interactions within terrestrial ecosystems. This book navigates through the core elements such as nutrient cycling, trophic dynamics, and species impacts on ecosystem processes. It delves into the interplay of geology, soils, and sediments, exploring the water and energy balance crucial for sustaining ecosystem functions.

Moreover, this resource bridges scientific concepts with real-world applications, shedding light on managing and sustaining ecosystems amidst changes in the Earth system. By addressing landscape heterogeneity, temporal dynamics, and carbon budgets, this book equips readers with essential knowledge needed to comprehend and navigate the complexities inherent in terrestrial ecosystems, making it an invaluable tool for ecologists, conservationists, and environmental scientists.

Keywords

The Ecosystem Concept, Earth’s Climate System, Geology, Soils, and Sediments, Water and Energy Balance, Carbon Inputs to Ecosystems, Plant Carbon Budgets, Decomposition and Ecosystem Carbon Budgets, Plant Nutrient Use,  Nutrient Cycling, Trophic Dynamics, Species Effects on Ecosystem Processes, Temporal Dynamics, Landscape Heterogeneity and Ecosystem Dynamics, Changes in the Earth System, Managing and Sustaining Ecosystems