dc.contributor.author |
Thomas, AD |
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Corre, MD |
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Schwendenmann, Luitgard |
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Veldkamp, E |
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Fujii, K |
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McGuire, KL |
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Mkwambisi, DD |
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Cheong, LRN |
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dc.contributor.author |
Powers, JS |
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Brearley, FQ |
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dc.contributor.editor |
Brearley, FQ |
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dc.contributor.editor |
Thomas, AD |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-11-13T22:13:58Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2015-09-29 |
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dc.identifier.isbn |
1780642105 |
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dc.identifier.isbn |
9781780642109 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/44195 |
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dc.description.abstract |
This chapter is the concluding part of a book containing a series of research studies and state-of-knowledge review chapters that illustrate the range of drivers of land-use change in the tropics and the ways in which these are affecting soils. The contributions in the book are from all continents where tropical and savannah environments are found and from authors across the world. Contributions have been grouped into three broad areas covering: soil microbial populations and processes; urban soils, agriculture and soil contamination; and soil carbon (C) and soil organic matter (SOM). Although the book do not cover all the factors and processes affecting soils in the tropics, emergence of key themes that can be used to inform future research directions were identified. To conclude, a synthesis was produced that draws on findings from each of the chapters and includes the thoughts of many of the authors on the main challenges ahead for a sustainable future for tropical and savannah soils. These are based around where and how sampling should be conducted and analysed; adopting a holistic approach to understanding soil functioning and fertility; utilizing new molecular techniques to test hypotheses relating to soil processes and the impacts of land-use change; and, finally, reconciling the multiple demands on soils in rural and urban settings. Further, the Global Soil Partnership have set out 'Five Pillars of Action' that are summarized here as a guide to the way forward: (1) promote sustainable management of soil resources for soil protection, conservation and sustainable productivity; (2) encourage investment, technical cooperation, policy, education, awareness and extension in soil; (3) promote targeted soil research and development focusing on identified gaps, priorities and synergies with related productive, environmental and social development actions; (4) enhance the quantity and quality of soil data through improved data generation, analysis, validation, reporting, monitoring and integration with other disciplines; and (5) harmonize methods, measurements and indicators for the sustainable management and protection of soil resources. |
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dc.description.uri |
https://books.google.co.nz/books?id=gpLtoAEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false |
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dc.publisher |
CABI |
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dc.relation.ispartof |
Land-Use Change Impacts on Soil Processes Tropical and Savannah Ecosystems |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.subject |
Technology & Engineering |
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dc.title |
Land-use change impacts on soil processes in tropical and savannah ecosystems: emerging themes and future research directions |
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dc.type |
Book Item |
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pubs.begin-page |
176 |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The author |
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pubs.end-page |
181 |
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pubs.place-of-publication |
Oxfordshire |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/RestrictedAccess |
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pubs.elements-id |
510599 |
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pubs.org-id |
Science |
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pubs.org-id |
School of Environment |
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pubs.number |
15 |
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pubs.record-created-at-source-date |
2015-12-03 |
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