Colleagues are invited to consider attending and presenting at the AGU Fall meeting session:
*B83. Rapid Vegetation Shifts in Drylands: An Ecohydrological and Ecogeomorphic Perspective* [Biogeosciences/Global Environmental Change/Hydrology] Drylands around the world are experiencing rapid vegetation shifts resulting from complex interactions between climate and disturbances. These vegetation shifts and associated ecohydrological and ecogeomorphic changes often cause land degradation with implications on food security and environmental quality. Understanding the drivers and implications of these changes is fundamental to understanding the dynamics of land degradation. This session focuses on empirical, theoretical and modeling studies on the ecohydrological and ecogeomorphic implications of rapid vegetation shifts in drylands, addressing diverse perspectives of degradation, linking geomorphology, hydrology, ecology and soil science. http://sites.agu.org/fallmeeting/scientific-program/session-search/476 We are anticipating a really exciting session, and we look forward to contributions from confirmed invited speakers: Paolo D'Odorico (University of Virginia) Matt Germino (Idaho State University) Greg Okin (UCLA) Brad Wilcox (Texas A&M) The session convenors are Sujith Ravi([email protected]), Laura Turnbull ([email protected]), Travis Huxman ([email protected]) and John Wainwright ([email protected]). --- Laura Turnbull, Ph.D. http://www.public.asu.edu/~lturnbu1/ Global Institute of Sustainability Arizona State University PO Box 875402 Tempe, AZ 85287-5402 480 727 6374 (office)
