Grassland Productivity and Ecosystem Services

Grassland ecosystems are deeply affected by human activities and need appropriate management to optimize trade-offs between ecosystem functions and services. Until now they have mainly been analyzed as agro-ecosystems for animal production; this book looks beyond the role of grassland as a feeding ground, and evaluates other important processes such as carbon sequestration in soils, greenhouse gas regulation and biodiversity protection. This authoritative volume expertly highlights the need for an immediate balance between agriculture and ecological management for sustainability in the future.