Geomorphology and the Carbon Cycle

Martin Evans is Professor of Geomorphology at the University of Manchester, UK. He has studied physical geography at Oxford and the University of British Columbia, and worked at the University of Durham before coming to Manchester. His research focusses on the application of geomorphological and hydrological knowledge, to understanding the terrestrial carbon cycle and wider ecosystem services, with a particular interest in peatland systems.

‘An outstanding and timely book, which claims centre stage for geomorphology in an analysis of one of the key themes of Earth System Science - the global carbon cycle. Professor Evans writes persuasively and thoughtfully, weaving together geomorphic theory with a broad-ranging review of empirical evidence to produce a convincing perspective on current trends as well as an agenda for future research.’Heather A. Viles, Professor of Biogeomorphology and Heritage Conservation, University of Oxford and President, British Society for Geomorphology'Carbon is moving all around us. Some of these flows of carbon are linked to physical processes that weather, erode and shape the landscape, requiring us to make the link between geomorphology and biogeochemistry to understand them. This timely book, written by an expert in the role of erosion on peatland soil, details how geomorphic processes impact the carbon cycle. It considers this over millions of year timescale, up to the present day, where humans have modified these carbon transfers. It would make an excellent introduction to the subject for courses in geography and earth sciences, while also providing rich detail and case-studies of erosion and carbon from mountainous uplands to coastal ecosystems for advanced researchers.'Professor Robert Hilton, Department of Geography, Durham University

• ContentsSeries Editors’ Preface viiiAcknowledgements ixPart I The Terrestrial Carbon Cycle and Geomorphological Theory 11 Geomorphology and the Terrestrial Carbon Cycle 32 Geomorphology and the Fast Carbon Cycle 123 Geomorphology and the Geological Carbon Cycle 374 Geomorphological Theory and Practice: Material Fluxes in theTerrestrial Carbon Cycle 53Part II Geomorphology and Carbon Cycling Across theSediment Cascade 775 Carbon Cycling in Headwater Catchments 796 Hillslope Soil Erosion and Terrestrial Carbon Cycling 1107 The Role of Floodplains in Terrestrial Carbon Cycling 1368 Geomorphology and Carbon Cycling in the Coastal Ecotone 167Part III A Geomorphological Approach to the Carbon Cycle 1919 Geomorphology and Carbon Cycling in the Anthropocene 19310 Towards a Geomorphologically Informed Model of TerrestrialCarbon Cycling 218References 240Index 287