Fire in Mediterranean Ecosystems - Ecology, Evolution and Management (Hardcover)

Exploring the role of fire in each of the five Mediterranean-type climate ecosystems, this book offers a unique view of the evolution of fire-adapted traits and the role of fire in shaping Earth's ecosystems. Analyzing these geographically separate but ecologically convergent ecosystems provides key tools for understanding fire regime diversity and its role in the assembly and evolutionary convergence of ecosystems. Topics covered include regional patterns, the ecological role of wildfires, the evolution of species within those systems, and the ways in which societies have adapted to living in fire-prone environments. Outlining complex processes clearly and methodically, the discussion challenges the belief that climate and soils alone can explain the global distribution and assembly of plant communities. An ideal research tool for graduates and researchers, this study provides valuable insights into fire management and the requirements for regionally tailored approaches to fire management across the globe.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	December 2011
Authors:	Jon E. Keeley (Research Scientist) • William J. Bond • Ross A. Bradstock • Juli G Pausas • Philip W. Rundel
Dimensions:	255 x 180 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	522
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-82491-0
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Promotions
LSN:	0-521-82491-5
Barcode:	9780521824910

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