Hdydrological Problems and Environmental Management in Highlands and Headwaters : Updating the Proceedings of the First and Second International Conferences on Headwater Control

Rotterdam

1996

195 S.

Serie

90-5410-726-X

14430

400077491

The book gives a description of the synthesis of hydrological problems and various environmental implications and management strategies for different highland and headwater regions of the world. The studies on the problems of these ecosystems range from those erosion relating to, pollution, deforestation and their impact on global climate to the management of these regions. The hydrological problems and environmental management highlighted in the book pertain to the Himalayas, Russian mountains, Tianmu mountains, erstwhile Yugoslavia, Hungary, Italian Alps, Amazonia, mountains of Central Europe, Finland, upland Wales, Slovene alpine areas, headwater lakes of Kejimkujik National Park (Canada), Central Albania and the United States. The problems and hazards described entail proper management of highlands and headwaters, since the environment of these regions directly affects the environment of lowlands, valleys and flatlands, and sometimes causes serious socio-economic and political conflicts between different regions. the book will be useful to environmentalists, planners, engineers and policy makers.