This manual covers the Ecology of Woodlands and Forests, authored by Peter Thomas and John Packham. Published by Cambridge University Press on July 31, 2007, this work offers a functional account of woodland and forest structures, drawing on global examples from polar treelines to tropical rainforests. It delves into soil structure, root systems, and the interactions between organisms within these environments. A significant focus is placed on woodland and forest processes, particularly nutrient flow and cycling, and the dynamics of wooded areas across geological time.
The purpose of this text is to provide a clear, non-technical explanation of ecological principles relevant to woodlands and forests. It is intended for a broad audience including undergraduates, foresters, ecologists, and land managers. The manual aims to enhance understanding of the complex relationships and processes that define these vital ecosystems, offering insights into their past, present, and future changes.
Taking a functional rather than an ecosystem or a utilitarian approach, Thomas and Packham provide a concise account of the structure of woodlands and forests. Using examples from around the world - from polar treelines to savannahs to tropical rain forests - the authors explain the structure of the soil and the hidden world of the roots; how the main groups of organisms which live within them interact both positively and negatively. There is particular emphasis on woodland and forest processes, especially those involving the flow and cycling of nutrients, as well as the dynamics of wooded areas, considering how and why they have changed through geological time and continue to do so. This clear, non-technical, text will be of interest to undergraduates, foresters, ecologists and land managers.
Author: Thomas,Peter
Author: Packham,John
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Ecology of Woodlands and Forests
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-07-31
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521834520
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Biology
Taking a functional rather than an ecosystem or a utilitarian approach, Thomas and Packham provide a concise account of the structure of woodlands and forests. Using examples from around the world - from polar treelines to savannahs to tropical rain forests - the authors explain the structure of the soil and the hidden world of the roots; how the main groups of organisms which live within them interact both positively and negatively. There is particular emphasis on woodland and forest processes, especially those involving the flow and cycling of nutrients, as well as the dynamics of wooded areas, considering how and why they have changed through geological time and continue to do so. This clear, non-technical, text will be of interest to undergraduates, foresters, ecologists and land managers.
Author: Thomas,Peter
Author: Packham,John
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Ecology of Woodlands and Forests
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-07-31
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521834520
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Biology
