Ecology of Central European Forests: Vegetation Ecology of Central Europe, Volume I

Leuschner, Christoph; Ellenberg, Heinz

This handbook in two volumes synthesises our knowledge about the ecology of Central Europe’s plant cover with its 7000-yr history of human impact, covering Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Based on a thorough literature review with 5500 cited references and nearly 1000 figures and tables, the two books review in 26 chapters all major natural and man-made vegetation types with their climatic and edaphic influences, the structure and dynamics of their communities, the ecophysiology of important plant species, and key aspects of ecosystem functioning. Volume I deals with the forests and scrub vegetation and analyses the ecology of Central Europe’s tree flora, whilst Volume II is dedicated to the non-forest vegetation covering mires, grasslands, heaths, alpine habitats and urban vegetation. The consequences of over-use, pollution and recent climate change over the last century are explored and conservation issues addressed.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2017-11-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319430409

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-43042-3

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 972.0