Heathlands : Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment /
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 C...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands,
1993.
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| Series: | Geobotany ;
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (vii, 224 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9789401582308 (electronic bk.) 9401582300 (electronic bk.) |