Amazonian Dark Earths: Explorations in Space and Time
The regenerative qualities identified in prehistoric, anthropogenic Amazonian dark earths suggest that notoriously infertile tropical soils can be greatly improved. Soil enhancement practices by ancient Amerindians allowed them to intensively cultivate the land, without needing to continually clear new fields from forest. As increasing populations place ever greater pressure on tropical forests, this legacy of rich, 'living' soils warrants further study in the search for high-yield, land intensive, yet sustainable forms of management. This volume’s international group of contributors provides a variety of stances centering on aspects of the origin, distribution, variability, persistence, and use of Amazonian dark earths.
- Authors / Editors:
- Bruno Glaser; William I. Woods
- Price:
- 149.95 EUR; 209.00 USD; 135.00 GBP
- Print ISSN:
- 978-3-540-00754-8
- Launch:
- 1900
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