Heathlands : Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment

G. W. Heil

ISBN 10: 9048142318 / ISBN 13: 9789048142316

Published by Springer Netherlands, 2010

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Heathlands : Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048142318
• ISBN 13: 9789048142316
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 280W x 210H x 13D millimeters 280 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 588 grams

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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.