We propose a graphical device—Three I’s of Anomalies (TIA) curves—that provides information on the incidence, intensity, and inequality (variability) of air temperature anomalies. We also propose a class of indices that ...

Green infrastructures are configured as elements of great importance in cities, because provide a wide range of ecosystem services to population. At this point, the accessibility to them, becomes a factor of marked importance ...

Miscanthus yields well on raw subsoil where organic matter and nutrients are supplied by sewage sludge; the yield is directly dependent on the amount of sludge applied; the greatest productivity (12.9t/ha) was achieved by ...

During dry periods in the Mediterranean area, the lack of water entering the soil matrix reduces organic contribu- tions to the soil. These processes lead to reduced soil fertility and soil vegetation recovery which creates ...

Desertification is occurring throughout the mountainous areas of the Mediterranean. These processes lead to reduced soil fertility, increased soil loss, and reduced vegetation cover and species richness. To prevent further ...

Ecosystem services (ES) are defined as “benefits people obtain from ecosystems”, and classified as provisioning, regulation and maintenance, and cultural services. Nowadays, there is continuous search for incrementing ...

Vegetation plays a fundamental role in soil conservation, so it is common to consider an increase in vegetation cover as one of the techniques to mitigate the effects of desertification in Mediterranean ...

Soil degradation is a significant threat to agricultural systems and contemporary societies worldwide, especially in the context of climate change. Proper management of agricultural systems is a priority for maintaining ...

The use of soil quality indicators may be an effective approach to assess the positive effect of the organic amendment as good restoration methods. Relying on the natural fertility of the soil, the most commonly chemical ...

Las áreas áridas y semiáridas están siendo seriamente afectadas por procesos de degradación. El uso de enmiendas orgánicas en la restauración de ecosistemas es una técnica efectiva para acelerar los procesos de regeneración ...