Fire Effects on Soil Properties
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Fire Effects on Soil Properties
By (Author) Paulo Pereira
Edited by Jorge Mataix-Solera
Edited by Xavier beda
Edited by Guillermo Rein
Edited by Artemi Cerd
CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing
1st February 2019
Australia
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Fire protection and safety
631.4
Physical Properties
Hardback
400
Width 210mm, Height 270mm
1450g
Description
Wildland fires are occurring more frequently and affecting more of Earth's surface than ever before. These fires affect the properties of soils and the processes by which they form, but the nature of these impacts has not been well understood. Given that healthy soil is necessary to sustain biodiversity, ecosystems and agriculture, the impact of fire on soil is a vital field of research. Fire Effects on Soil Properties brings together current research on the effects of fire on the physical, biological and chemical properties of soil. Written by over 60 international experts in the field, it includes examples from fire-prone areas across the world, dealing with ash, meso and macrofauna, smouldering fires, recurrent fires and management of fire-affected soils. It also describes current best practice methodologies for research and monitoring of fire effects and new methodologies for future research. This is the first time information on this topic has been presented in a single volume and the book will be an important reference for students, practitioners, managers and academics interested in the effects of fire on ecosystems, including soil scientists, geologists, forestry researchers and environmentalists.
