Global Environment Change: Remote Sensing and GIS Perspectives

Geosphere-biosphere interaction of certain elements and compounds is a major factor in global environmental change. This guide to the role of geographical monitoring in ecosystem modelling contains papers presented at the International Geographical Union Seminar on monitoring geosystems. Role of geographical monitoring and forecasting in ecosystem modelling and management; human response to environmental degradation in endangered areas; remote sensing based ecosystems dynamic model; issues in environmental management for sustainable development in Nigeria; coastal land use change and the resulting impact on environment; land use change, diversification of agriculture and agroforestry in north-west India. (Part contents).