Seasonally Dry Tropical Forestsbrings together a range of experts in diverse fields including biology, ecology, biogeography, and biogeochemistry, to review, synthesize, and explain the current state of our collective knowledge on the ecology and conservation of this endangered ecosystem. The book offers a synthetic and cross-disciplinary review of recent work with an expansive scope, including sections on distribution, diversity, ecosystem function, and human impacts. Throughout, contributors emphasize conservation issues, particularly emerging threats and promising solutions, with key chapters on climate change, fragmentation, restoration, ecosystem services, and sustainable use. Seasonally dry tropical forests represent scientific terrain that is poorly explored, and there is an urgent need for increased understanding. This book represents an important step in bringing together the most current scientific information about this vital ecosystem.
Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming was a British author best known for creating the iconic character James Bond. His spy novels, characterized by fast-paced action, vivid descriptions, and intricate plots, revolutionized the espionage genre. Fleming's contribution to literature lies in his creation of one of the most enduring and beloved literary characters of all time.