Natural Woodland

ISBN-13: 9780521367929 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 540 str.

George Peterken; G. F. Peterken

Opis

An appreciation of the natural processes of woodlands is essential for the development of a rationale and practices for woodland nature conservation and management. In this book, Dr. Peterken describes how woodlands grow, die, and regenerate in the absence of human influence, and the structures and range of habitats found in natural woods. He describes examples of virgin and old-growth forests in Europe and North America, and outlines the dynamics and structure of natural temperate woodlands. This knowledge is then applied to nature conservation issues in British woods and forests, particularly the maintenance of "untouched" reserves, the management of native broadleaved woods, and the design of coniferous plantations. Natural Woodlands is a fascinating account of woodland natural history for all those concerned with the management and ecology of natural or commercial woodlands.

Recenzje

'… throughout the book there is a wealth of detailed information in the text, numerous photographs, many diagrams and tables. The whole book is written in a style that makes it a pleasure to read.' David R. Causton, Annals of Botany

Spis treści

Preface; Part I. Definitions, Significance and Survival: 1. Woodlands, nature and history: a personal introduction; 2. Definitions, values and philosophies; 3. Natural woodland in Europe and North America; Part II. Temperate and Boreal Natural Forests: 4. Selected virgin forests; 5. Disturbance in natural woodland; 6. Succession after catastrophic disturbances; 7. Structures and dynamics of old-growth forests; 8. Components of the forest; 9. Wildlife of natural woodlands; Part III. Virgin Forest Remnants: 10. Human impacts on natural forests in North America; 11. Wildlife responses to the modification of natural forests; 12. Protecting virgin forest remnants; Part IV. Natural Features in the Conservation of British Woodlands: 13. Woodland nature conservation: development, rationale and practice; 14. British natural woodlands; 15. Reconstructing British natural woodlands; 16. Management of broadleaved woodland; 17. Design and management of upland conifer plantations; 18. Priorities in woodland nature conservation; Appendix; Bibliography; Indexes.