This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.

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From the Contents: Introduction.- Tectonic Setting, Palaeoenvironments and Long-Term Vegetation Dynamics of the Yellow River Source Zone.- Climate Variability in the Yellow River Source Zone.- Hydrology and Water Resources.- River Diversity, Controls and Geo-Ecological Values.