Pt. 1: Context. The ecosystem concept. Earth's climate system -- Pt. 2: Mechanisms. Terrestrial water and energy balance. Carbon input to terrestrial ecosystems. Terrestrial production processes.

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Setting aside land for nature is one of the main global strategies to conserve biodiversity. From national parks to local ...

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