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Submit a ProposalEcorestoration for Sustainability
 | Edited by Arnab Banerjee, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Surendra Singh Bargali, and Debnath Palit Copyright: 2023 | Expected Pub Date:2023// ISBN: 9781119879718 | Hardcover | 445 pages Price: $225 USD  |
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With climate change and land degradation advancing at an alarming rate, the state of the global ecosystem and how it can be restored in our march toward sustainability is incredibly important, and this new, groundbreaking volume tackles these important issues head on.
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Engineers, researchers, scientists, academicians, policy makers, students, and faculty from diverse disciplines of ecology, environmental science, forestry, agriculture, geology, soil science, plant science, climate change, sustainability, and allied sciences
Engineers, researchers, scientists, academicians, policy makers, students, and faculty from diverse disciplines of ecology, environmental science, forestry, agriculture, geology, soil science, plant science, climate change, sustainability, and allied sciences
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Environmental degradation is causing severe impact over the various Earth ecosystems. Unsustainable development and anthropogenic pressure has altered the natural balance. From this perspective, sustainability has become a major issue to frame a greener and cleaner earth for future generations. It can be argued that the worst example of unsustainable development has is habitat degradation. Therefore, ecorestoration and other ecological practices are becoming increasingly more important in our march toward sustainability. The present book covers all the aspects of ecorestoration and sustainability and how various areas intersect in this space.
Environmental degradation is increasing all over the world at an unprecedented rate. This includes air, water, soil and other natural resources resulting in the depletion of natural resources and an unsustainable planet. Therefore, it is incredibly important to restore the ecosystem health and services in order to maintain homeostasis. In this context, ecorestoration approaches in the form of eco-friendly technologies needs to be formulated to promote protection and conservation of the various ecosystems. These approaches include freshwater bodies, soil and mined out wasteland, degraded forest, biodiversity, and other degraded ecosystems.
This important new volume from Wiley-Scrivener tackles these problems from a practical perspective, offering solutions and new methods for restoring our suffering global ecosystem. Edited by a team of experts, this collaboration of papers on these issues is a further step in our march toward sustainability. Whether for the engineer, scientist, or student, it is a must have for any library.
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Environmental degradation is causing severe impact over the various Earth ecosystems. Unsustainable development and anthropogenic pressure has altered the natural balance. From this perspective, sustainability has become a major issue to frame a greener and cleaner earth for future generations. It can be argued that the worst example of unsustainable development has is habitat degradation. Therefore, ecorestoration and other ecological practices are becoming increasingly more important in our march toward sustainability. The present book covers all the aspects of ecorestoration and sustainability and how various areas intersect in this space.
Environmental degradation is increasing all over the world at an unprecedented rate. This includes air, water, soil and other natural resources resulting in the depletion of natural resources and an unsustainable planet. Therefore, it is incredibly important to restore the ecosystem health and services in order to maintain homeostasis. In this context, ecorestoration approaches in the form of eco-friendly technologies needs to be formulated to promote protection and conservation of the various ecosystems. These approaches include freshwater bodies, soil and mined out wasteland, degraded forest, biodiversity, and other degraded ecosystems.
This important new volume from Wiley-Scrivener tackles these problems from a practical perspective, offering solutions and new methods for restoring our suffering global ecosystem. Edited by a team of experts, this collaboration of papers on these issues is a further step in our march toward sustainability. Whether for the engineer, scientist, or student, it is a must have for any library.
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Author / Editor Details
Arnab Banerjee, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya University, India. He has published 80 research papers in reputed national and international journals, 16 books, and 60 book chapters. He is life member of the Academy of Environmental Biology.
Arnab Banerjee, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya University, India. He has published 80 research papers in reputed national and international journals, 16 books, and 60 book chapters. He is life member of the Academy of Environmental Biology.
Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Phd, is an sssistant professor in the Department of Farm Forestry, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya University, India. He has published 86 scientific papers, 14 books, 75 book chapters, and several extension articles. He is an editorial board member for several journals and a life member of numerous societies.
Surendra Singh Bargali, PhD, is a professor of botany with additional charge as Director of Environmental Sciences in Kumaun University, India. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience and has published more than 150 research papers in scientific journals.
Debnath Palit, PhD, is the Principal of Durgapur Government College, India. He has more than 20 years of teaching experience and more than 24 years of research experience and has published more than 85 research papers, five books, and 33 book chapters.
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Table of Contents
List of Contibutors
Preface
1. Ecorestoration for Environmental Sustainability—An Introductory Framework
Arnab Banerjee, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Surendra Singh Bargali and Debnath Palit
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Global Scenario of Ecosystem Types and Their Degradation
1.2.1 Agroecosystem
1.2.2 Forests
1.2.3 Freshwater
1.2.4 Grasslands, Shrub Lands, and Savannahs
1.2.5 Mountains
1.2.6 Oceans and Coasts
1.2.7 Peat Lands Around
1.2.8 Urban Areas
1.3 Need of Ecorestoration
1.3.1 The Economy
1.3.2 Food Security
1.3.3 Clean Water
1.3.4 Health and Well-Being
1.3.5 Climate Change Mitigation
1.3.6 Climate Change Adaptation
1.3.7 Security
1.3.8 Biodiversity
1.3.9 Synergies and Trade-Offs
1.4 Ecological Restoration and Forestry
1.4.1 Forested Wetland Restoration
1.5 Ecological Restoration and Societal Development
1.5.1 Ecological Restoration in Social Context
1.6 Policies and Strategy Formulation for Ecological Restoration Toward Environmental Sustainability
1.6.1 Novel Ecosystems and Adapting to Rapid Global Change
1.6.2 Climate-Smart Agriculture and Enhancing Socioecological Resilience
1.6.3 Increasing the Multifunctionality and Productivity of Agricultural Landscapes
1.6.4 Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions
1.6.5 Ecorestoration of Agroecosystem
1.6.6 Urbanization and Development
1.6.7 Biodiversity Offset Mitigation Through Ecological Restoration
1.6.8 Ecological Restoration as an Integral Component of Production Landscapes
1.7 Evidence of Success and Benefits of Ecological Restoration
1.8 Conclusion
References
2. Agricultural Soil Management and Ecorestoration Under Climate Change: Practices for Sustainable Soil Resource
Zied Haj-Amor, Tesfay Araya, Tapos Kumar Acharjee, Salem Bouri and Ruediger Anlauf
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Soil
2.2.1 Soil Erosion
2.2.2 Soil Salinization
2.2.3 Drought
2.3 Potential for Soil and Ecorestoration to Mitigate Climate Change
2.3.1 Soil Carbon Sequestration
2.3.2 Soil Management Practices for Increasing Carbon Storage in Soil
2.3.3 Ecorestoration of Agricultural Soil
2.3.4 Potential for Ecorestoration of Soil to Mitigate and Adapt Climate Change
2.4 Soil Water Management Under Climate Change/Variability
2.4.1 Experiences from Europe
2.4.1.1 Improvement of Irrigation to Save Water
2.4.1.2 Shifts in Land Use to Adapt to Climate Change
2.4.2 Experiences from Bangladesh
2.4.3 Experiences From Tunisia
2.5 Recommendations for Sustainable Soil Management and Environmental Sustainability
2.6 Policy Framework for Ecorestoration and Management of Agricultural Soil
2.7 Future Roadmap for Ecorestoration Toward Sustainable Soil Resource
2.8 Conclusion
Funding
References
3. Integrated River Health Assessment System (IRHAS): A Promising Tool for Ecorestoration of Tropical Indian Rivers
Parul Gurjar, Kuldeep Lakhera, Vipin Vyas and Rumeet Kour Raina
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 River Ecology—An Introductory Remark
3.1.2 Status/Scenario of Tropical Rivers in India
3.1.3 Concept of Ecorestoration of Riverine Ecosystem in India
3.1.4 Role of Biodiversity in Riverine Conservation
3.2 Integrated River Health Assessment System (IRHAS)—A Promising Tool
3.2.1 Physical Analysis
3.2.1.1 Physical Habitat
3.2.1.2 Riparian Zone
3.2.1.3 Biological Analysis
3.2.1.4 Chemical Analysis
3.3 Legal and Policy Framework for Effective Implementation of Integrated River Health Assessment System
3.4 Future Roadmap of Integrated River Health Assessment System
3.5 Concluding Remarks for the Implementation of IRHAS in Indian River Systems to Achieve Environmental Sustainability
References
4. Wetland Restoration Policies and the Sustainability of Agricultural Productions, Lessons Learnt from Zrebar Lake, Iran
Shervin Jamshidi and Anahita Naderi
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 What is Eutrophication?
4.1.2 Clarity Reduction
4.1.3 Clogging Filters
4.1.4 Increasing Health Risks
4.1.5 Increasing Ecological Risks
4.1.6 pH Variation
4.1.7 Human Ecosystem
4.2 What is the Cause?
4.3 Integrated Sustainable Management
4.3.1 Trends and Approaches
4.3.2 Best Management Practices (BMPs)
4.3.3 Accounting Sustainability by Water Footprint
4.4 Zrebar Lake
4.4.1 Basin Characteristics
4.4.2 Basin Ecology
4.4.3 Pollution Sources
4.4.4 Water Quality
4.4.5 Lessons Learnt
4.4.5.1 Zrebar Lake in Studies
4.4.5.2 BMPs Impact
4.4.5.3 Future Trends and Directives
4.4.5.4 Legal and Policy Framework
4.5 Conclusion
References
5. Strategies for Ecosystem Biomass Conservation: Review, Analysis, and Evaluation
Silvina M. Manrique
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Sustainable Development: Bases and Principles
5.1.2 Planetary Limits and Natural Capital
5.2 Loss of Biospheric Integrity
5.2.1 Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Climate
5.2.2 The Global State of Natural Capital
5.2.3 Loss of Biomass Integrity of Ecosystems
5.3 Strategies for the Conservation/Restoration of Ecosystem Biomass
5.3.1 Ecorestoration
5.3.2 Payment for Environmental Services (PES)
5.3.3 Nature-Based Solutions
5.3.4 Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
5.3.4 Protected Areas (PAs)
5.4 Case Study: Native Forests, Biomass, and Ecosystem Services
5.4.1 Lower Yungas Forest (LYF) Context
5.4.2 Characterization and Analysis
5.4.3 Physiognomy, Floristic Composition, and Richness
5.4.4 Stock and Distribution of Carbon in Ecosystem Reservoirs
5.4.5 Protected Areas Value and Management Strategies
5.5 Effectiveness of Conservation Measures
5.5.1 Protected Areas: Are They Meeting Their Goal?
5.5.2 Effectiveness of Protected Areas
5.6 Conclusions
5.7 Policy and Legal Framework for Ecosystem Biomass Conservation
5.8 Forest Ecosystem Biomass Conservation Toward Environmental Sustainability
5.8.1 Forest Biomass: A Complex and Multidiverse Source of Benefits
5.9 Future Roadmap of Forest Biomass Conservation
5.10 Final Thoughts
References
6. Reclamation of Mined Soil in RCF Region—A Phytoremediation Approach
Debalina Kar and Debnath Palit
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Impact of Mining
6.3 Bioremediation and Phytoremediation
6.4 Material and Methods
6.4.1 Study Sites
6.4.2 Ecological Survey or Phytosociological Study for Identifying Pioneering Species of Trees
6.5 Results and Discussion
6.6 Conclusion
References
7. Ecological Restoration of Various Ecosystems: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management
C.B. Ethis-Eriakha and S.E. Akemu
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ecosystem as a Natural Support System for Biodiversity
7.3 Pollution of the Natural Ecosystem
7.4 Deforestation
7.5 Consequences of Pollution of the Natural Ecosystem
7.6 Ecorestoration for Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources
7.7 Various Approaches to Ecological Restoration—Natural Regeneration and Active Ecorestoration
7.8 Tools for Ecological Restoration of Various Ecosystems
7.9 Ecorestoration of Biodiversity in Terrestrial, Aquatic Ecosystems, Wetlands, Tropical Forests, Grasslands
7.10 Research and Development Activities in Ecorestoration for Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources
7.11 Policy and Legal Framework for Ecorestoration, Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources
7.12 Future Roadmap
7.13 Conclusion
References
8. Managing Forests for Offsetting Carbon Footprints
Abhishek Raj, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Arnab Banerjee, Bharat Lal, Taher Mechergui, Annpurna Devi and Ghanshyam
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Global Forests Scenario
8.3 Carbon Footprint: A Conceptual Framework
8.4 Carbon Footprint Calculator
8.5 Technology for Forest Cover and Carbon Assessment
8.6 Measuring Carbon Emissions From Deforestation
8.7 Carbon Sinks in Forests
8.8 Forest Management for Carbon Mitigation
8.9 Emerging Challenges and Constraint
8.10 Research and Development Toward Footprints
8.11 Policy and Legal Framework
References
9. Ecosystem Management of Polluted Forest and Its Implication on Biodiversity Conservation in the Niger Delta
Aroloye O. Numbere and Eberechukwu M. Maduike
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Profiles of Mangrove Biodiversity in the Niger Delta
9.2.1 Vegetation
9.2.2 Wildlife
9.2.3 Impact of Hydrocarbon Pollution on Mangrove Flora and Fauna
9.2.4 Impact of Pesticide (Herbicide) Application on Mangrove Vegetation
9.3 Environmental Management and Restoration Ecology as Solutions
9.4 The Human Factor and the Practice of a Win-Win Ecology in Biodiversity Conservation
9.5 Regional Versus Local Site Management
9.6 Policy and Legal Framework and Eco-Restoration of Polluted Sites and Biodiversity Conservation of Niger Delta
9.7 Future Research and Development of Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem in the Niger Delta
9.8 Conclusion
References
10. Forest Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration: Policies, Plan, and Approaches
Abhishek Raj, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Arnab Banerjee, Bhimappa Honnappa Kittur, Surendra Singh Bargali, Kiran Bargali and Sharad Nema
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Forest Resources and Biodiversity
10.1.2 Faunal Diversity in Tropical Forest
10.1.3 Forest Degradation and Fragmentation
10.2 Need for Forest Restoration Program
10.3 Value of Restoring Forests
10.4 Forest Landscape Restoration Vis-A-Vis Conservation Strategies
10.5 Forest Landscape Restoration for Ecological Integrity
10.6 Restoration of Degraded Tropical Forest
10.7 Ecosystem Approaches to Forest Restoration: Learning From the Past
10.8 Forest Restoration for Enhancing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
10.9 Forest Landscape Restoration: Indian Perspective
10.10 Forest Landscape Restoration for C Footprint and Climate Change Mitigation
10.11 Forest Landscape Restoration for Livelihood and Well-Being
10.12 Constraints and Challenges
10.13 Existing Policy and Its Reformation
10.14 Advances in Restoration: Plan and Execution
10.15 Recommendation and Future Research
10.16 Conclusion
References
11. Geospatial Techniques in Sustainable Forest Management for Ecorestoration and Different Environmental Protection Issues
Shiboram Banerjee and Debnath Palit
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Assessment of Forest Resources and Its Sustainable Use
11.3 Aerial Mode of Remote Sensing
11.4 Satellite Mode of Remote Sensing
11.5 Assessment of Wildlife Habitat
11.6 Assessment of Biodiversity Networks
11.7 Productivity and Biomass Assessment in Terrestrial Regime
11.8 Land Cover and Land Use Analysis
11.9 Characterization of Wetland at Landscape Level
11.10 Assessment of Grassland Habitat
11.11 Evaluation of Carbon Sequestration
11.12 Detection of Air Pollution Intensities
11.13 Ecorestoration for Sustainable Development
11.14 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
12. Climate-Induced Conflicts Between Rural Farmers and Cattle Herders: Implications on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria
Angela Oyilieze Akanwa, Arnab Banerjee, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, L.N. Muoghalu, A.U. Okonkwo, F.I. Ikegbunam, I.C. Ezeomedo, S.O. Okeke, P.U. Igwe, V.C. Arah, C.C. Anukwonke, M.C. Obidiegwu and E.I. Madukasi
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Agroecological Zones and Climate Change in Nigeria—Drought Crisis in Sahel
12.3 Ethnic Conflicts, Origin, and Intensification of Violence and Impacts
12.3.1 Pre-Colonial Era
12.3.2 Colonial and Post-Colonial Periods
12.3.3 Impacts of Conflict: Human Costs
12.3.4 Loss of Revenue
12.3.5 Growing Food Insecurity in Nigeria
12.4 Environmental Injustice and Herder/Farmer Conflict in Nigeria
12.5 Confronting the Challenges of Farmer/Herder Conflict in Nigeria
12.5.1 Intensified Agricultural Activities in Nigeria
12.5.2 Community Participation
12.5.3 Intervention of Science and Technology
12.5.4 Policy and Legal Perspective
12.6 Conclusion
References
13. Sustainable Management of Natural Resources for Environmental Sustainability
Asmida Ismail, Faezah Pardi, Khairul Adzfa Radzun, Siti Khairiyah MohdHatta, Mohd Nazip Suratman, Nurul Aida Kamal Ikhsan and Faeiza Buyong
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Insight on Management and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
13.3 Unequal Distribution of Natural Resources
13.4 Success Stories of Natural Resource Sustainable Management
13.4.1 Germany
13.4.2 China
13.4.3 Malaysia
13.5 Policy and Legal Framework for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources: A Review on United Nation (UN) 50 Years of Sustainable Development Policy
13.6 Future Outlook of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
13.6.1 The Future of Sustainable Management
13.6.1.1 Political Commitment
13.6.1.2 Sustainable Development Policy
13.6.1.3 Mathematical Model
13.6.1.4 Advanced Technology
13.6.2 Comprehensive Approach
References
About the Editors
Index
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List of Contibutors
Preface
1. Ecorestoration for Environmental Sustainability—An Introductory Framework
Arnab Banerjee, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Surendra Singh Bargali and Debnath Palit
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Global Scenario of Ecosystem Types and Their Degradation
1.2.1 Agroecosystem
1.2.2 Forests
1.2.3 Freshwater
1.2.4 Grasslands, Shrub Lands, and Savannahs
1.2.5 Mountains
1.2.6 Oceans and Coasts
1.2.7 Peat Lands Around
1.2.8 Urban Areas
1.3 Need of Ecorestoration
1.3.1 The Economy
1.3.2 Food Security
1.3.3 Clean Water
1.3.4 Health and Well-Being
1.3.5 Climate Change Mitigation
1.3.6 Climate Change Adaptation
1.3.7 Security
1.3.8 Biodiversity
1.3.9 Synergies and Trade-Offs
1.4 Ecological Restoration and Forestry
1.4.1 Forested Wetland Restoration
1.5 Ecological Restoration and Societal Development
1.5.1 Ecological Restoration in Social Context
1.6 Policies and Strategy Formulation for Ecological Restoration Toward Environmental Sustainability
1.6.1 Novel Ecosystems and Adapting to Rapid Global Change
1.6.2 Climate-Smart Agriculture and Enhancing Socioecological Resilience
1.6.3 Increasing the Multifunctionality and Productivity of Agricultural Landscapes
1.6.4 Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions
1.6.5 Ecorestoration of Agroecosystem
1.6.6 Urbanization and Development
1.6.7 Biodiversity Offset Mitigation Through Ecological Restoration
1.6.8 Ecological Restoration as an Integral Component of Production Landscapes
1.7 Evidence of Success and Benefits of Ecological Restoration
1.8 Conclusion
References
2. Agricultural Soil Management and Ecorestoration Under Climate Change: Practices for Sustainable Soil Resource
Zied Haj-Amor, Tesfay Araya, Tapos Kumar Acharjee, Salem Bouri and Ruediger Anlauf
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Soil
2.2.1 Soil Erosion
2.2.2 Soil Salinization
2.2.3 Drought
2.3 Potential for Soil and Ecorestoration to Mitigate Climate Change
2.3.1 Soil Carbon Sequestration
2.3.2 Soil Management Practices for Increasing Carbon Storage in Soil
2.3.3 Ecorestoration of Agricultural Soil
2.3.4 Potential for Ecorestoration of Soil to Mitigate and Adapt Climate Change
2.4 Soil Water Management Under Climate Change/Variability
2.4.1 Experiences from Europe
2.4.1.1 Improvement of Irrigation to Save Water
2.4.1.2 Shifts in Land Use to Adapt to Climate Change
2.4.2 Experiences from Bangladesh
2.4.3 Experiences From Tunisia
2.5 Recommendations for Sustainable Soil Management and Environmental Sustainability
2.6 Policy Framework for Ecorestoration and Management of Agricultural Soil
2.7 Future Roadmap for Ecorestoration Toward Sustainable Soil Resource
2.8 Conclusion
Funding
References
3. Integrated River Health Assessment System (IRHAS): A Promising Tool for Ecorestoration of Tropical Indian Rivers
Parul Gurjar, Kuldeep Lakhera, Vipin Vyas and Rumeet Kour Raina
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 River Ecology—An Introductory Remark
3.1.2 Status/Scenario of Tropical Rivers in India
3.1.3 Concept of Ecorestoration of Riverine Ecosystem in India
3.1.4 Role of Biodiversity in Riverine Conservation
3.2 Integrated River Health Assessment System (IRHAS)—A Promising Tool
3.2.1 Physical Analysis
3.2.1.1 Physical Habitat
3.2.1.2 Riparian Zone
3.2.1.3 Biological Analysis
3.2.1.4 Chemical Analysis
3.3 Legal and Policy Framework for Effective Implementation of Integrated River Health Assessment System
3.4 Future Roadmap of Integrated River Health Assessment System
3.5 Concluding Remarks for the Implementation of IRHAS in Indian River Systems to Achieve Environmental Sustainability
References
4. Wetland Restoration Policies and the Sustainability of Agricultural Productions, Lessons Learnt from Zrebar Lake, Iran
Shervin Jamshidi and Anahita Naderi
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 What is Eutrophication?
4.1.2 Clarity Reduction
4.1.3 Clogging Filters
4.1.4 Increasing Health Risks
4.1.5 Increasing Ecological Risks
4.1.6 pH Variation
4.1.7 Human Ecosystem
4.2 What is the Cause?
4.3 Integrated Sustainable Management
4.3.1 Trends and Approaches
4.3.2 Best Management Practices (BMPs)
4.3.3 Accounting Sustainability by Water Footprint
4.4 Zrebar Lake
4.4.1 Basin Characteristics
4.4.2 Basin Ecology
4.4.3 Pollution Sources
4.4.4 Water Quality
4.4.5 Lessons Learnt
4.4.5.1 Zrebar Lake in Studies
4.4.5.2 BMPs Impact
4.4.5.3 Future Trends and Directives
4.4.5.4 Legal and Policy Framework
4.5 Conclusion
References
5. Strategies for Ecosystem Biomass Conservation: Review, Analysis, and Evaluation
Silvina M. Manrique
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Sustainable Development: Bases and Principles
5.1.2 Planetary Limits and Natural Capital
5.2 Loss of Biospheric Integrity
5.2.1 Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Climate
5.2.2 The Global State of Natural Capital
5.2.3 Loss of Biomass Integrity of Ecosystems
5.3 Strategies for the Conservation/Restoration of Ecosystem Biomass
5.3.1 Ecorestoration
5.3.2 Payment for Environmental Services (PES)
5.3.3 Nature-Based Solutions
5.3.4 Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
5.3.4 Protected Areas (PAs)
5.4 Case Study: Native Forests, Biomass, and Ecosystem Services
5.4.1 Lower Yungas Forest (LYF) Context
5.4.2 Characterization and Analysis
5.4.3 Physiognomy, Floristic Composition, and Richness
5.4.4 Stock and Distribution of Carbon in Ecosystem Reservoirs
5.4.5 Protected Areas Value and Management Strategies
5.5 Effectiveness of Conservation Measures
5.5.1 Protected Areas: Are They Meeting Their Goal?
5.5.2 Effectiveness of Protected Areas
5.6 Conclusions
5.7 Policy and Legal Framework for Ecosystem Biomass Conservation
5.8 Forest Ecosystem Biomass Conservation Toward Environmental Sustainability
5.8.1 Forest Biomass: A Complex and Multidiverse Source of Benefits
5.9 Future Roadmap of Forest Biomass Conservation
5.10 Final Thoughts
References
6. Reclamation of Mined Soil in RCF Region—A Phytoremediation Approach
Debalina Kar and Debnath Palit
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Impact of Mining
6.3 Bioremediation and Phytoremediation
6.4 Material and Methods
6.4.1 Study Sites
6.4.2 Ecological Survey or Phytosociological Study for Identifying Pioneering Species of Trees
6.5 Results and Discussion
6.6 Conclusion
References
7. Ecological Restoration of Various Ecosystems: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management
C.B. Ethis-Eriakha and S.E. Akemu
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ecosystem as a Natural Support System for Biodiversity
7.3 Pollution of the Natural Ecosystem
7.4 Deforestation
7.5 Consequences of Pollution of the Natural Ecosystem
7.6 Ecorestoration for Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources
7.7 Various Approaches to Ecological Restoration—Natural Regeneration and Active Ecorestoration
7.8 Tools for Ecological Restoration of Various Ecosystems
7.9 Ecorestoration of Biodiversity in Terrestrial, Aquatic Ecosystems, Wetlands, Tropical Forests, Grasslands
7.10 Research and Development Activities in Ecorestoration for Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources
7.11 Policy and Legal Framework for Ecorestoration, Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources
7.12 Future Roadmap
7.13 Conclusion
References
8. Managing Forests for Offsetting Carbon Footprints
Abhishek Raj, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Arnab Banerjee, Bharat Lal, Taher Mechergui, Annpurna Devi and Ghanshyam
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Global Forests Scenario
8.3 Carbon Footprint: A Conceptual Framework
8.4 Carbon Footprint Calculator
8.5 Technology for Forest Cover and Carbon Assessment
8.6 Measuring Carbon Emissions From Deforestation
8.7 Carbon Sinks in Forests
8.8 Forest Management for Carbon Mitigation
8.9 Emerging Challenges and Constraint
8.10 Research and Development Toward Footprints
8.11 Policy and Legal Framework
References
9. Ecosystem Management of Polluted Forest and Its Implication on Biodiversity Conservation in the Niger Delta
Aroloye O. Numbere and Eberechukwu M. Maduike
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Profiles of Mangrove Biodiversity in the Niger Delta
9.2.1 Vegetation
9.2.2 Wildlife
9.2.3 Impact of Hydrocarbon Pollution on Mangrove Flora and Fauna
9.2.4 Impact of Pesticide (Herbicide) Application on Mangrove Vegetation
9.3 Environmental Management and Restoration Ecology as Solutions
9.4 The Human Factor and the Practice of a Win-Win Ecology in Biodiversity Conservation
9.5 Regional Versus Local Site Management
9.6 Policy and Legal Framework and Eco-Restoration of Polluted Sites and Biodiversity Conservation of Niger Delta
9.7 Future Research and Development of Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem in the Niger Delta
9.8 Conclusion
References
10. Forest Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration: Policies, Plan, and Approaches
Abhishek Raj, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Arnab Banerjee, Bhimappa Honnappa Kittur, Surendra Singh Bargali, Kiran Bargali and Sharad Nema
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Forest Resources and Biodiversity
10.1.2 Faunal Diversity in Tropical Forest
10.1.3 Forest Degradation and Fragmentation
10.2 Need for Forest Restoration Program
10.3 Value of Restoring Forests
10.4 Forest Landscape Restoration Vis-A-Vis Conservation Strategies
10.5 Forest Landscape Restoration for Ecological Integrity
10.6 Restoration of Degraded Tropical Forest
10.7 Ecosystem Approaches to Forest Restoration: Learning From the Past
10.8 Forest Restoration for Enhancing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
10.9 Forest Landscape Restoration: Indian Perspective
10.10 Forest Landscape Restoration for C Footprint and Climate Change Mitigation
10.11 Forest Landscape Restoration for Livelihood and Well-Being
10.12 Constraints and Challenges
10.13 Existing Policy and Its Reformation
10.14 Advances in Restoration: Plan and Execution
10.15 Recommendation and Future Research
10.16 Conclusion
References
11. Geospatial Techniques in Sustainable Forest Management for Ecorestoration and Different Environmental Protection Issues
Shiboram Banerjee and Debnath Palit
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Assessment of Forest Resources and Its Sustainable Use
11.3 Aerial Mode of Remote Sensing
11.4 Satellite Mode of Remote Sensing
11.5 Assessment of Wildlife Habitat
11.6 Assessment of Biodiversity Networks
11.7 Productivity and Biomass Assessment in Terrestrial Regime
11.8 Land Cover and Land Use Analysis
11.9 Characterization of Wetland at Landscape Level
11.10 Assessment of Grassland Habitat
11.11 Evaluation of Carbon Sequestration
11.12 Detection of Air Pollution Intensities
11.13 Ecorestoration for Sustainable Development
11.14 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
12. Climate-Induced Conflicts Between Rural Farmers and Cattle Herders: Implications on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria
Angela Oyilieze Akanwa, Arnab Banerjee, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, L.N. Muoghalu, A.U. Okonkwo, F.I. Ikegbunam, I.C. Ezeomedo, S.O. Okeke, P.U. Igwe, V.C. Arah, C.C. Anukwonke, M.C. Obidiegwu and E.I. Madukasi
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Agroecological Zones and Climate Change in Nigeria—Drought Crisis in Sahel
12.3 Ethnic Conflicts, Origin, and Intensification of Violence and Impacts
12.3.1 Pre-Colonial Era
12.3.2 Colonial and Post-Colonial Periods
12.3.3 Impacts of Conflict: Human Costs
12.3.4 Loss of Revenue
12.3.5 Growing Food Insecurity in Nigeria
12.4 Environmental Injustice and Herder/Farmer Conflict in Nigeria
12.5 Confronting the Challenges of Farmer/Herder Conflict in Nigeria
12.5.1 Intensified Agricultural Activities in Nigeria
12.5.2 Community Participation
12.5.3 Intervention of Science and Technology
12.5.4 Policy and Legal Perspective
12.6 Conclusion
References
13. Sustainable Management of Natural Resources for Environmental Sustainability
Asmida Ismail, Faezah Pardi, Khairul Adzfa Radzun, Siti Khairiyah MohdHatta, Mohd Nazip Suratman, Nurul Aida Kamal Ikhsan and Faeiza Buyong
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Insight on Management and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
13.3 Unequal Distribution of Natural Resources
13.4 Success Stories of Natural Resource Sustainable Management
13.4.1 Germany
13.4.2 China
13.4.3 Malaysia
13.5 Policy and Legal Framework for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources: A Review on United Nation (UN) 50 Years of Sustainable Development Policy
13.6 Future Outlook of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
13.6.1 The Future of Sustainable Management
13.6.1.1 Political Commitment
13.6.1.2 Sustainable Development Policy
13.6.1.3 Mathematical Model
13.6.1.4 Advanced Technology
13.6.2 Comprehensive Approach
References
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