Mountain Environments and Geographic Information Systems (Hardcover)

Drawing together experiences from five continents, this title evaluates and discusses the use of GIS for research and management in mountain environments. Contributions come from both research scientists and private consultants.;The book includes papers covering: GIS in the mountains of the Commonwealth of Independant States; land hazard analysis; research and mangement in national parks and adjacent areas (USA, Canada, Australia); impacts of climate change on mountain vegetation; linkage of knowledge-based systems to GIS; terrain modelling (DTMs).;These papers are grouped together into sections: regional resource inventory and planning; natural hazard assessment; conservation and protected area management; simulation and prediction: vegetation and climate change.