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Category : Natural areas
Languages : en
Pages : 1060
Book Description
North American Terrestrial Vegetation
Author: Michael G. BarbourPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521559867
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
This second edition provides extensively expanded coverage of North American vegetation from arctic tundra to tropical forests.
Deciduous Forests of Eastern North America
Author: E Lucy BraunPublisher:
ISBN: 9781648373107
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
E. Lucy Braun, PhD, describes in detail the forest ecosystems of eastern North America. This classic reference is well-illustrated with maps and tables. A must for those seeking a deeper understanding of the botanical evolution of this region.
Natural History Theme Studies
Author: Southern Forest Resource Assessment
Author: David N. WearPublisher:
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Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
The southern forest resource assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of the history, status, and likely future of forests in the Southern United States. Twenty-three chapters address questions regarding social/economic systems, terrestrial ecosystems, water and aquatic ecosystems, forest health, and timber management; 2 additional chapters provide a background on history and fire. Each chapter surveys pertinent literature and data, accesses conditions, identifies research needs, and examines the implications for southern forests and the benefits they provide.
Forest Ecology
Author: Daniel M. KashianPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119476143
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
FOREST ECOLOGY Authoritative resource covering traditional plant ecology topics and contemporary components such as climate change, invasive species, ecosystem services, and more Forest Ecology provides comprehensive coverage of the field, focusing on traditional plant ecology topics of tree structure and growth, regeneration, effects of light and temperature on tree physiology, forest communities, succession, and diversity. The work also reviews abiotic factors of light, temperature, physiography (landforms and topography), soil, and disturbance (especially fire), and provides coverage of ecosystem-level topics including carbon storage and balance, nutrient cycling, and forest ecosystem productivity. The 5th edition of Forest Ecology retains the readability and accessibility of the previous editions and includes important additional topical material that has surfaced in the field. All topics are approached with a landscape ecosystem or geo-ecological view, which places biota (organisms and communities) in context as integral parts of whole ecosystems that also include air (atmosphere and climate), topography, soil, and water. As such, the book fills a niche utilized by no other forest ecology text on the market, helping students and researchers consider whole ecosystems at multiple scales. Sample topics covered in Forest Ecology include: Contemporary components of forest ecology, including climate change, invasive species, diversity, ecological forestry, landscape ecology, and ecosystem services. Characteristics of physiography important for forest ecosystems, including its effects on microclimate, disturbance, soil, and vegetation. Genetic diversity of woody plants and genecological differentiation of tree species, including the importance of hybridization, polyploidy, and epigenetics. Site quality estimation using tree height and ground flora, and multiple-factor approaches to forest site and ecosystem classification and mapping. Forest Ecology is a highly accessible text for students, but it also serves as an excellent reference for academics. In addition, practitioners of forest ecology can also harness the information within to gain better insight into the field for practical application of concepts.
Silvics of North America: Hardwoods
Author: Russell M. BurnsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conifers
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
Distribution of the Black Duck
Author: Robert E. StewartPublisher:
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Category : Black duck
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
The Nature of Vermont
Author: Charles W. JohnsonPublisher: UPNE
ISBN: 1611681316
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
An up-to-date overview of Vermont's geological, natural, and land use histories, in the context of past, present, and future human interactions with the landscape
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