Role of Exotic Vegetation in Coastal Protection: An Investigation into the Ecosystem Services of Casuarina in Odisha

Casuarina (casuarina equisetifolia L) trees of Australian origin have been planted along Indian coasts as bioshields for protection from cyclones, tsunamis, tidal water damage, and the like. This paper reviews the ecosystem services provided by casuarina in Australia and finds no mention that coasta...

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Veröffentlicht in:Economic and Political Weekly. - Sameeksha Trust, 1966. - 49(2014), 1, Seite 42-50
1. Verfasser: DAS, SAUDAMINI (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: SANDHU, HARPINDER
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Economic and Political Weekly
Schlagworte:Environmental studies Biological sciences Social sciences Physical sciences Information science