Climate Change Impact on Environmental Variability in the Forest [Paperback]

This book discusses the impact of climate change on rural forest areas. It analyses data provided by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) to not only demonstrate that climate change has occurred in Portuguese forests, but also to suggest how forestry practices can be adapted to minimise its effects. 

In turn, the book distils data collected over several years into a comprehensive and coherent review of the ways in which the climate has changed in Portugal. It addresses the changes in rainfall, temperatures, and climatic anomalies, and how these changes correlate with effects such as rural forest fires. 

Though the text chiefly focuses on Portugal, the tools implemented are easily transferable to other countries and regions, making it relevant to readers around the globe. The book offers a valuable asset for students, researchers, foresters and those working at environmental (research) institutions. 

Leonel Jorge Ribeiro Nunes holds a degree in Geology (Scientific Branch) from the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra, in Geology (Territorial Planning Branch) by the School of Sciences of the University of Minho, and a degree in Engineering Sciences - Mining Engineering and Geoenvironment by the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto. He holds a Master Degree in Hydraulics and Water Resources from Instituto Superior T?cnico of the University of Lisbon and in Geological Engineering from the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University NOVA of Lisbon. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Beira Interior. He holds a post-doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Beira Interior and another from the University of Aveiro. Currently attló+