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Forest Canopies
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Author : Margaret Lowman
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2004-09
Forest Canopies written by Margaret Lowman and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09 with Nature categories.
The treetops of the world's forests are where discovery and opportunity abound, however they have been relatively inaccessible until recently. This book represents an authoritative synthesis of data, anecdotes, case studies, observations, and recommendations from researchers and educators who have risked life and limb in their advocacy of the High Frontier. With innovative rope techniques, cranes, walkways, dirigibles, and towers, they finally gained access to the rich biodiversity that lives far above the forest floor and the emerging science of canopy ecology. In this new edition of Forest Canopies, nearly 60 scientists and educators from around the world look at the biodiversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation of forest canopy ecosystems. Comprehensive literature list State-of-the-art results and data sets from current field work Foremost scientists in the field of canopy ecology Expanded collaboration of researchers and international projects User-friendly format with sidebars and case studies Keywords and outlines for each chapter
Forest Canopies
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Author : Jason D. Creighton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Forest Canopies written by Jason D. Creighton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
Forests cover approximately 30% of total land area and function as habitats for organisms, hydrologic flow modulators, and soil conservers, constituting one of the most important aspects of the Earth's biosphere. The canopy is one of the uppermost levels of a forest, below the emergent layer, formed by the tree crowns. The canopy is home to unique flora and fauna not found in other layers of a forest. Trees in the canopy are able to photosynthesise very rapidly thanks to the large amount of light, so it supports the widest diversity of plant as well as animal life in most rainforests. This book presents a wide variety of topics on the ecosystem in forest canopies. Included is a study on light distribution patterns and how it effects the daily photosynthesis of herbaceous vegetation. Recent progress, concerns, and future directions in simulations of vegetation processes are presented as well, in the terrestrial biosphere model that is coupled to a climate system model.
Tropical Forest Canopies Ecology And Management
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Author : Karl-Eduard Linsenmair
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2001
Tropical Forest Canopies Ecology And Management written by Karl-Eduard Linsenmair and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Forest canopies categories.
Tropical Forest Canopies Ecology And Management
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Author : K.E. Linsenmair
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-14
Tropical Forest Canopies Ecology And Management written by K.E. Linsenmair and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Almost half of all life on earth may exist in the world's forest canopies. They may also play a vital role in maintaining the planet's climate, yet they remain largely unexplored owing to difficulties of access. They are renowned for their great diversity and role in forest functioning, yet there are still great gaps in the understanding of this `last biological frontier'. This seminal book shows how canopy science is now in a position to answer many of the outstanding questions, among which are some of the most pressing environmental issues society is presently facing. It represents a major summary of the current understanding of canopy ecology, and maps a path forward into a greater understanding of tropical forest ecology and management at a time when the very future of this ecosystem is threatened by humanity's actions.
Forest Canopies
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Author : H Bruce Rinker
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2004-09-20
Forest Canopies written by H Bruce Rinker and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-20 with categories.
The treetops of the world's forests are where discovery and opportunity abound, however they have been relatively inaccessible until recently. This book represents an authoritative synthesis of data, anecdotes, case studies, observations, and recommendations from researchers and educators who have risked life and limb in their advocacy of the High Frontier. With innovative rope techniques, cranes, walkways, dirigibles, and towers, they finally gained access to the rich biodiversity that lives far above the forest floor and the emerging science of canopy ecology. In this new edition of Forest Canopies, nearly 60 scientists and educators from around the world look at the biodiversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation of forest canopy ecosystems. -Comprehensive literature list -State-of-the-art results and data sets from current field work -Foremost scientists in the field of canopy ecology -Expanded collaboration of researchers and international projects -User-friendly format with sidebars and case studies -Keywords and outlines for each chapter
Treetops At Risk
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Author : Margaret Lowman
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-22
Treetops At Risk written by Margaret Lowman and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-22 with Science categories.
Forest canopies not only support high terrestrial biodiversity but also represent a critical interface between the atmosphere and the earth. They provide goods and services to support diverse human communities and offer opportunities to explore sustainable use of these resources for many generations of local livelihoods. Forest canopies are important carbon sequestration units, and in this sense, serve as climate control for the planet. Canopies are important energy production centers for the planet, and serve as the basis for many food chains. The canopy can also act as a hook for education outreach and conservation, inspiring ecotourism through recreation and other sustainable uses such as treetop walks, zip lines, and birding. Despite these critical services provided by forest canopies, almost no dedicated research in the treetops was initiated until as recently as the late 1970s when single rope techniques were developed by mountaineering professionals and adapted for use in the canopy. Subsequently, an array of canopy access tools was designed in the 1980s and early 1990s that have opened up this “eighth continent” for global exploration and discovery. This volume uses the major findings of the 5th international canopy conference as a platform for organization, but it does not mimic the sessions and presentations of the conference itself. Instead, it builds on the important themes that emerged from the conference and solicits articles that represent future priorities and advancements for canopy science in the next decade. Despite the global efforts of hundreds of forest scientists over the past 3 decades, forests are degrading at an accelerated rate and biodiversity is increasingly threatened by human activities. Given these trends - despite the very best efforts of the world’s best scientists - other approaches must be taken. This volume summarizes the issue of “treetops at risk” and assembles a global authorship to examine past accomplishments and future initiatives critical in forest conservation.
Evaluation Of Forest Canopies By Photography
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Author : Philip L. Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Evaluation Of Forest Canopies By Photography written by Philip L. Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Forests and forestry categories.
A technique for evaluating forest canopies was developed based on the use of a divergent lens system to obtain hemispherical photographs of tree crowns. The photography was processed from 35 mm film and enlarged as a silhouette, and the light transmission was measured with a specially fabricated macrodensitometer. It is shown by application to a variety of problems in diverse geographical areas that this technique can be used for measuring both temporal and spatial changes in the canopy, for estimating the shade light climate, and for specifying the probability of target detection through a canopy. Data are presented to analyze changes caused by explosions, radioactivity, growing season, and vegetation types. The geometry of gaps in three crowns is discussed and the nature of shade light quality under forests is illustrated. (Author).
Studying Forest Canopies From Above
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Author : Yves Basset
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Studying Forest Canopies From Above written by Yves Basset and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Forest canopies categories.
Temperate, tropical, vegetation, conservation.
Methods In Forest Canopy Research
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Author : Margaret D. Lowman
language : en
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date : 2012-11-26
Methods In Forest Canopy Research written by Margaret D. Lowman and has been published by University of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-26 with Nature categories.
Poised between soil and sky, forest canopies represent a critical point of exchange between the atmosphere and the earth, yet until recently, they remained a largely unexplored frontier. For a long time, problems with access and the lack of tools and methods suitable for monitoring these complex bioscapes made canopy analysis extremely difficult. Fortunately, canopy research has advanced dramatically in recent decades. Methods in Forest Canopy Research is a comprehensive overview of these developments for explorers of this astonishing environment. The authors describe methods for reaching the canopy and the best ways to measure how the canopy, atmosphere, and forest floor interact. They address how to replicate experiments in challenging environments and lay the groundwork for creating standardized measurements in the canopy—essential tools for for understanding our changing world.
The Global Canopy Handbook
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Author : Andrew W. Mitchell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Global Canopy Handbook written by Andrew W. Mitchell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Forest canopies categories.