Mounting evidence reveals that environments around the globe are undergoing some drastic changes. Environmental transformation is increasingly considered a crucial subject for scientists across various disciplines, as well as policy makers around the globe. Increasing population, urbanization and development of the global economy are putting more pressure on ecosystems. To comprehend the roots and consequences of environmental modification, the writers of this book employ spatial and non-spatial data, different theoretical visions, and cutting edge research tools such as GIS, remote sensing technology, etc. Global perspectives on environmental modification bring together research from around the world to investigate the complexities of modern and historical environmental change. Several dimensions of environmental modification explored in this book include: land use and land cover change strategy, indicators of change and policy for ecological change.