Springer Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World - Global Change IGBP

Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World brings together over 100 leading authors presenting 25 comprehensive contributions on how global change affects terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. This authoritative volume examines critical earth system processes including the CO2 fertilization effect, shifts in disturbances and biome distribution, and the saturation of the terrestrial carbon sink. The book explores essential ecosystem services such as wheat production, natural pest control, and carbon storage in croplands, whilst identifying sensitive regions facing rapid climate and land use changes, from high latitude ecosystems to tropical forests in Southeast Asia. Published by Springer as part of the Global Change - The IGBP Series, this work synthesises current knowledge on functional biodiversity and ecosystem resilience, providing researchers, environmental scientists, and policy makers with evidence-based insights into terrestrial ecosystem responses to global environmental pressures.