Trees And Wildlife In The Scottish Uplands
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Trees And Wildlife In The Scottish Uplands
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Author : David Jenkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Trees And Wildlife In The Scottish Uplands written by David Jenkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Nature categories.
Conquering The Highlands
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Author : Jan Oosthoek
language : en
Publisher: ANU E Press
Release Date : 2013-02-01
Conquering The Highlands written by Jan Oosthoek and has been published by ANU E Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-01 with Nature categories.
Deforestation of Scotland began millennia ago and by the early 20th century woodland cover was down to about 6 per cent of the total land area. A century later woodland cover had tripled. Most of the newly established forestry plantations were created on elevated land with wet peaty soils and high wind exposure, not exactly the condition in which forests naturally thrive. Jan Oosthoek tells in this book the story of how 20th century foresters devised ways to successfully reforest the poor Scottish uplands, land that was regarded as unplantable, to fulfil the mandate they had received from the Government and wider society to create a timber reserve. He raises the question whether the adopted forestry practice was the only viable means to create forests in the Scottish Highlands by examining debates within the forestry community about the appearance of the forests and their longterm ecological prospects. Finally, the book argues that the long held ecological convictions among foresters and pressure from environmentalists came together in the late 20th century to create more environmentally sensitive forestry.
Upland Habitats
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Author : Alan F. Fielding
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-01-31
Upland Habitats written by Alan F. Fielding and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-31 with Science categories.
Upland Habitats presents a comprehensive illustrated guide to the habits wildlife and conservation of Britains last wilderness areas. These include: heather moors, sheep walk deer forest, blanket bogs, montane and sub-montane forests. The book examines the unique characteristics of uplands and the ecological processes and historical events that have shaped them since the end of the last glaciaton. Among the key conservation and management issues explored in are: * modern agricultural practices and economics * habitat degradation through overgrazing * commercial forest plantations * the persecution of wildlife * recreation in the uplands * the funding of upland farming.
Bird Life Of Mountain And Upland
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Author : D. A. Ratcliffe
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-06-10
Bird Life Of Mountain And Upland written by D. A. Ratcliffe 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 2010-06-10 with Nature categories.
This book describes the bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles from a ecological standpoint.
Bird Life Of Woodland And Forest
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Author : Robert J. Fuller
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-11-20
Bird Life Of Woodland And Forest written by Robert J. Fuller 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 2003-11-20 with Nature categories.
Describes the factors affecting the bird life of woodland and the effects of habitat management.
Upland Britain
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Author : Margaret Atherden
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 1992
Upland Britain written by Margaret Atherden and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Great Britain categories.
A plea for the conservation of areas in Great Britain: not only those that preserve ecologies going back to the end of the Ice Age, but also some that, while resulting from human intervention, have become traditional. Explains the evolution and the current state of the landscape and the flora and fauna. Well illustrated. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Birds And Forestry
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Author : Mark Avery
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-10-30
Birds And Forestry written by Mark Avery and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-30 with Nature categories.
In this book, an ornithologist and a forester have combined their skills to try and tease out the real facts behind the various arguments on forestry. The conflict between forestry and nature conservation has become a major environmental issue in Britain in the 1980s. The planting of large tracts of land with exotic conifers and the resulting disturbance of existing plant and animal communities has polarized the debate, each camp believing that it has the most rational view. But the interactions involved are complex. Which bird species are really threatened? How can we judge the relative value of bird species ousted by plantations and the new species which colonize them? How can the need for forest products be reconciled with the demands of conservationists? This fascinating book tackles these issues in a forthright manner. It represents a significant step towards achieving the sort of prudent land planning that will really improve our beleaguered countryside. Jacket painting by Philip Snow. Foreword by David Bellamy.
People And Woods In Scotland
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Author : T. C. Smout
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2019-08-07
People And Woods In Scotland written by T. C. Smout and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-07 with Gardening categories.
This is a history of the trees, woodlands and forests of Scotland and of the people who used them. It begins 11,500 years ago when the ice sheet melted and trees such as hazel, pine, ash and oak returned, bringing with them first birds and mammals and, soon after, the first hunter-gathering humans. The book charts and explains the almost complete withdrawal of tree cover in Scotland over the following millennia, considers the revival of forests and woodlands in the twentieth century, and ends by examining the changes under way now. The book is intended for everyone interested in Scotland's natural history. It calls on an expert in pollen analysis to examine ancient patterns of woodland distribution; on archaeologists to describe how wood was put to good purpose, especially for buildings; on historians and foresters to explain how trees and woods have been exploited and enjoyed over the ages: on ecologists to show how the histories of people and woods are inseparably linked in Scotland; and on a geographer to consider how the Scottish landscape may react to changing policy, attitudes, populations, and climate. The text is fully illustrated by maps and photographs, in colour and black and white. The book has appendixes listing the native and imported species of trees and shrubs in Scotland, and ends with an extensive guide to further reading arranged by subject.
A Pleasure In Scottish Trees
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Author : Alistair Scott
language : en
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Release Date : 2002
A Pleasure In Scottish Trees written by Alistair Scott and has been published by Mainstream Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Forests and forestry categories.
There has never been a book like this in Scotland before. It is not a textbook on forestry or a guide to the identification of trees. It is not a treatise on natural woodlands or a practical guide to the choice of species for a garden. The book contains elememts of all of these but has a broader sweep and intention. All trees in Scotland come under scrutiny in this unique volume- those in woodlands and forests; in parks and parkland; in arboreta; streets and gardens, large and small, public and private and there is a particular section devoted to community woodlands. It celebrates the wonderful wealth of trees and flourish throughout the country, not only the 30 odd native to Scotland but the 1, 000 and more introduced from everywhere in the temperate world. There is a long tradition of Scots as gardeners and foresters and the Scottish climate is admirably suited to the growth of many sorts of trees. For centuries Scots have roved the world sending home crates of seeds and plants. Alistair Scott draws on his experience of over more than five decades of climbing, planting, felling, managing, admiring, photographing and even chewing trees. Examples are taken from all over the Scotland- Kelso to Hoy, Banchory to Stranraer, Montrose to Gigha.
A Handbook Of Scotland S Trees
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Author : Fi Martynoga
language : en
Publisher: Saraband
Release Date : 2011-09-12
A Handbook Of Scotland S Trees written by Fi Martynoga and has been published by Saraband this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-12 with Nature categories.
This comprehensive handbook, compiled with the expertise of Reforesting Scotland's editors, covers trees commonly found in Scotland. From seed provenance and propagation to the history and lore of each species, this single source contains all the information you need to select the right trees for your site and grow them successfully. Whether you are an owner of (or volunteer at) a small woodland, a gardener looking to incorporate the most appropriate trees into your space, or simply a lover of woodland walks and trees, this invaluable reference will be your one essential guide. Ebook edition includes colour photos.