North American Terrestrial Vegetation - Softcover
Unique in its comprehensive coverage, this book describes the major vegetation types from the arctic tundra of Alaska and Canada to the tropical forest of Central America. This original detailed summary provides the reader with a sense of the species composition, architecture and environment of each ecosystem. Each chapter opens with a map of North America that delineates the specific geographic area discussed within the following text. Some basic topics covered include paleobotany, autecological behaviour, nutrient cycling, and productivity. In addition to the basic biology of the ecosystems, environmental issues and management problems are addressed. Notes on areas for future research conclude each chapter. Comprehensive bibliographies provide references to additional details published in the technical literature.
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With its unique comprehensive coverage, this book describes the major vegetation types from the arctic tundra of Alaska and Canada to the tropical forest of Central America. This original detailed summary provides the reader with a sense of the species composition, architecture and environment of each ecosystem.
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Each chapter begins with a map of North America delineating the specific geographic area discussed. They cover the basic biology of North America's ecosystems, environmental issues and management problems. -- Book Description
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0521386780
- ISBN 13 9780521386784
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages444
- EditorBarbour Michael G., Billings William Dwight
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