Contemporary Ecology Research in China

The Chinese government is increasingly focusing on ecological construction andhas subscribed to a national "Ecological Civilization Construction". Ecologicalresearch and protection practice develop so fast and achieve a lot at thenational agenda.This book is a synthesis of five most exciting and dominant themes incontemporary ecological research in China: biodiversity, ecosystemmanagement, degraded ecosystem restoration, global change and sustainabledevelopment.This book spans all the Earth's major ecosystems, such as forests, oceans,grasslands, wetlands, lakes, rivers, farmland and cities.This book provides a platform for scientific research across a variety ofdisciplines. It will be invaluable to experts, policymakers and local officers andwill also be a highly useful resource for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents.This book will allow researchers, students and policymakers outside China tolearn about the significant achievements and applications of ecological researchwithin China.