Desertification of rangelands: 4.20
By: D. P. C. Peters, B. T. Bestelmeyer, K. M. Havstad, A. Rango, S. R. Archer, A. C. Comrie, H. R. Gimblett, L. López-Hoffman, O. E. Sala, E. R. Vivoni, M. L. Brooks, J. Brown, H. C. Monger, and J. H. Goldstein
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page (via DOI)
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Desertification, the broad-scale conversion of perennial grasslands to dominance by annuals or xerophytic shrubs, has affected drylands globally over the past several centuries. Desertification is a cumulative threat that includes both climatic (e.g., drought) and land-use drivers (e.g., livestock overgrazing, fire). In this chapter, we determine the vulnerability of different ecosystem services to changes in drivers and ecosystem states, with a focus on the American Southwest. We have four objectives: (1) to describe key services in drylands, (2) to identify consequences of desertification to each service, (3) to explore the vulnerability of each service to future state-changes if existing threats intensify and new threats emerge, and (4) to determine threats expected to have the greatest future impact, and to provide potential actions for mitigation. We conclude with recommendations.
Suggested Citation
Peters, D.P., Bestelmeyer, B.T., Havstad, K.M., Rango, A., Archer, S.R., Comrie, A.C., Gimblett, H.R., López-Hoffman, L., Sala, O.E., Vivoni, E., Brooks, M.L., Brown, J., Monger, H.C., Goldstein, J.H., 2013, Desertification of rangelands: 4.20, chap. of Climate vulnerability: understanding and addressing threats to essential resources: vulnerability of ecosystems to climate, v. 4, p. 239-258, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-384703-4.00426-3.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Desertification of rangelands: 4.20 |
| ISBN | 978-0-12-384704-1 |
| DOI | 10.1016/B978-0-12-384703-4.00426-3 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Ecological Research Center |
| Description | 20 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Climate vulnerability: understanding and addressing threats to essential resources: vulnerability of ecosystems to climate |
| First page | 239 |
| Last page | 258 |