The changing southwest
December 31, 2013
This chapter describes important geographical and socio-economic characteristics and trends in the Southwest—such as population and economic growth and changes in land ownership, land use, and land cover—that provide the context for how climate change will likely affect the Southwest. The chapter also describes key laws and institutions relevant to adaptive management of resources.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Title | The changing southwest |
| Authors | David M. Theobald, William Travis, Mark A. Drummond, Eric Gordon, Michelle Betsill |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70159158 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center |