Drylands, People, and Ecosystem Goods and Services: A Web-based Geospatial Analysis

[Drylands, People, and Ecosystem Goods and Services: A Web-based Geospatial Analysis]

This publication is map-rich, using combinations of remotely-sensed data and computer-based data management systems. It focuses on a selected set of dryland goods and services: forage and livestock; food production; biodiversity conservation; freshwater; carbon storage; energy production; and tourism and recreation. The final two sections examine drylands and trade and drylands and the impacts of human activities. Each subject area is generally presented with a brief overview, map, map description, and a list of sources. Links are provided to related data tables and text boxes.

Instituto de Recursos Mundiales-World Resource Institute

Language: Inglés

Format: HTML

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