The Ecology And Biogeography Of Nothofagus Forests
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The Ecology And Biogeography Of Nothofagus Forests
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Author : Thomas T. Veblen
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1996-01-01
The Ecology And Biogeography Of Nothofagus Forests written by Thomas T. Veblen and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Ecologists and biogeographers have been intrigued for a long time by the striking similarity of the vegetation and flora of southern temperate zone regions separated by large oceans. These scientists have been particularly interested in the occurrence in these regions of Nothofagus--southern beeches. This book, which focuses on the distribution, history, and ecology of the genus Nothofagus, provides a key to understanding the historical plant geography and modern vegetation patterns of the southern hemisphere. The book begins with a discussion of the long-term and broad-scale patterns of origin and differentiation in the genus. Next each major Nothofagus biome is discussed, first in a chapter that considers contemporary ecological patterns and then in a chapter that focuses on the history and paleoecology of the region. Authorities in the field deal with the temperate zone of the southwest Pacific region (New Zealand and Australia); the adjacent tropical zone of the southwest Pacific (New Guinea and New Caledonia); and South America, ranging from the Mediterranean-type climate region of central Chile to the subantarctic latitudes of Tierra del Fuego.
Ecology And Biogeography Of Pinus
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Author : David M. Richardson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-07-31
Ecology And Biogeography Of Pinus written by David M. Richardson and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-31 with Nature categories.
A comprehensive review essential for all involved in the management of natural and planted pine forests.
The Fragmented Forest
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Author : Larry D. Harris
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2013-02-28
The Fragmented Forest written by Larry D. Harris and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-28 with Science categories.
In this poineering application of island biogeography theory, Harris presents an alternative to current practices of timber harvesting. "Harris pulls together many threads of biological thinking about islands and their effect on plant and animal survival and evolution. He weaves these threads into a model for managing forest lands in a manner that might serve both our short-term economic and social needs as well as what some people feel is our ancient charge to be steward of all parts of creation."—American Forests Winner of the 1986 Wildlife Society Publication Award
Biogeography And Ecology Of New Guinea
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Author : J.L. Gressit
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Biogeography And Ecology Of New Guinea written by J.L. Gressit 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 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
J. L. Gressitt New Guinea is a fantastic island, unique and fascinating. It is an area of incredible variety of geomorphology, biota, peoples, languages, history, tradi tions and cultures. Diversity is its prime characteristic, whatever the subject of interest. To a biogeographer it is tantalizing, as well as confusing or frustrating when trying to determine the history of its biota. To an ecologist, and to all biologists, it is a happy hunting ground of endless surprises and unanswered questions. To a conservationist it is like a dream come true, a "flash-back" of a few centuries, as well as a challenge for the future. New Guinea is so special that it is hard to compare it with other islands or tropical areas. It is something apart, with its very complicated history (chapters I: 2-4, II: 1-4, III: I, VI: I, 2). It is partly old but to a great extent very young, yet extremely rich and complex. It has biota of different sources - to such a degree that it is still disputed in this volume as to what Realm it belongs to: the Paleotropical or Notogaean (Australian); or what Region: Oriental, "Oceanic," Papuan or Australian. The terms Papuasian, Indo-Australian and Australasian also have been applied to the area.
Climate Change And Biodiversity
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Author : Thomas E. Lovejoy
language : en
Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Climate Change And Biodiversity written by Thomas E. Lovejoy and has been published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
climate changes have had dramatic repercussions, including large numbers of extinctions and extensive shifts in species ranges
Geography In America At The Dawn Of The 21st Century
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Author : Gary L. Gaile
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Geography In America At The Dawn Of The 21st Century written by Gary L. Gaile and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century surveys American geographers' current research in their specialty areas and tracks trends and innovations in the many subfields of geography. As such, it is both a 'state of the discipline' assessment and a topical reference. It includes an introduction by the editors and 47 chapters, each on a specific specialty. The authors of each chapter were chosen by their specialty group of the American Association of Geographers (AAG). Based on a process of review and revision, the chapters in this volume have become truly representative of the recent scholarship of American geographers. While it focuses on work since 1990, it additionally includes related prior work and work by non-American geographers. The initial Geography in America was published in 1989 and has become a benchmark reference of American geographical research during the 1980s. This latest volume is completely new and features a preface written by the eminent geographer, Gilbert White.
Salvage Logging And Its Ecological Consequences
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Author : David B. Lindenmayer
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-07-16
Salvage Logging And Its Ecological Consequences written by David B. Lindenmayer and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-16 with Science categories.
Salvage logging—removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event such as a wildfire or hurricane—is highly controversial. Policymakers and those with an economic interest in harvesting trees typically argue that damaged areas should be logged so as to avoid “wasting” resources, while many forest ecologists contend that removing trees following a disturbance is harmful to a variety of forest species and can interfere with the natural process of ecosystem recovery. Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences brings together three leading experts on forest ecology to explore a wide range of issues surrounding the practice of salvage logging. They gather and synthesize the latest research and information about its economic and ecological costs and benefits, and consider the impacts of salvage logging on ecosystem processes and biodiversity. The book examines • what salvage logging is and why it is controversial • natural and human disturbance regimes in forested ecosystems • differences between salvage harvesting and traditional timber harvesting • scientifically documented ecological impacts of salvage operations • the importance of land management objectives in determining appropriate post-disturbance interventions Brief case studies from around the world highlight a variety of projects, including operations that have followed wildfires, storms, volcanic eruptions, and insect infestations. In the final chapter, the authors discuss policy management implications and offer prescriptions for mitigating the impacts of future salvage harvesting efforts. Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences is a “must-read” volume for policymakers, students, academics, practitioners, and professionals involved in all aspects of forest management, natural resource planning, and forest conservation.
Landscape Ecology
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Author : James Sanderson
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-02-10
Landscape Ecology written by James Sanderson and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-10 with Nature categories.
Landscape Ecology - a rapidly growing science - quantifies the ways ecosystems interact. It establishes links between activities in one region and repercussions in another. Landscape Ecology: A Top-Down Approach serves as a general introduction to this emerging area of study. In this book the authors take a "top down" approach. They believe that
Biodiversity Loss And Conservation In Fragmented Forest Landscapes
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Author : Adrian C. Newton
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Biodiversity Loss And Conservation In Fragmented Forest Landscapes written by Adrian C. Newton and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Science categories.
This book is the result of an international collaborative research effort focusing on the tropical montane forests of Mexico and the temperate rain forests of southern South America. The over-all aim of the research was to investigate the impact of human activity on the key processes influencing biodiversity in fragmented forest landscapes, and to use the research results to develop practical tools for evaluating land use decisions, thereby indicating how sustainable forest management might be achieved in practice.
The Routledge Handbook Of Landscape Ecology
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Author : Robert A. Francis
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-09-09
The Routledge Handbook Of Landscape Ecology written by Robert A. Francis and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-09 with Nature categories.
The Handbook provides a supporting guide to key aspects and applications of landscape ecology to underpin its research and teaching. A wide range of contributions written by expert researchers in the field summarize the latest knowledge on landscape ecology theory and concepts, landscape processes, methods and tools, and emerging frontiers. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary and holistic discipline, and this is reflected in the chapters contained in this Handbook. Authors from varying disciplinary backgrounds tackle key concepts such as landscape structure and function, scale and connectivity; landscape processes such as disturbance, flows, and fragmentation; methods such as remote sensing and mapping, fieldwork, pattern analysis, modelling, and participation and engagement in landscape planning; and emerging frontiers such as ecosystem services, landscape approaches to biodiversity conservation, and climate change. Each chapter provides a blend of the latest scientific understanding of its focal topics along with considerations and examples of their application from around the world. An invaluable guide to the concepts, methods, and applications of landscape ecology, this book will be an important reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, geography, biology, and interdisciplinary environmental studies.