Heathlands - Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993)

Increased atmospheric nitrogen deposition and changes in the management of heathlands have caused a significant change in the species composition of the NW-European heathlands. This change from ericaceous towards gramineous dominance is analysed in detail in Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment. Special emphasis is put on the effects of increased atmospheric nutrient input on nutrient cycling, competition between plant species and plant--herbivore interactions. The possibilities for the long-term conservation of heathlands are discussed by considering regeneration from seed and the usefulness of mathematical management models. The book provides a synthesis of pure and applied plant ecology. It is vital reading for plant ecologists, biological conservationists, heathland managers and government decision makers.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Geobotany, 20
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1993
Editors:	R. Aerts • G.W. Heil
Dimensions:	260 x 195 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-4231-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General
LSN:	90-481-4231-8
Barcode:	9789048142316

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