This volume "Coniferous Forests" is the last in the series
"Ecosystem of the World."
Conifers and coniferous forests are an important element around us
and attract our interest. This volume starts with an account of the
history and distribution of the conifers. In six chapters the most
important areas in Asia, Europe, North and South America with
conifers forest are described covering boreal, temperate, tropical
as well as mountainous regions. The descriptions are made out from
a biome and an ecosystem perspective. Also detailed accounts on
tree species other vegetation is also briefly described. Climatic
and soil conditions are dealt with as well as disturbances.
Interesting notes on vegetation classification is also to be found,
among others from Russia.
The functional aspects of the conifer forests in terms of
physiology, production, biomass, water and elemental cycling are
dealt with in four chapters. Applied aspects as their economic
value, management and importance for tourism are also
presented.
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