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The Ecology of Woodland Creation
Ferris-Kaan
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Description for The Ecology of Woodland Creation
Paperback. This is a comprehensive book which tackles the important ecological issues including the ethics of woodland creation, the types of woodland, species considerations, the influence of new woodlands on the diversity and distribution of plant and animal species, and how ecological principles can be integrated with the planning process. Editor(s): Ferris-Kaan, Richard. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; RNF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 256 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 704.
Opportunities exist for tree planting on better quality land, often arable land taken out of agricultural production, and areas on the urban fringe in many industrialised countries, where the proportion of wooded land is small and of a fragmented nature. With concerns about worldwide loss of biodiversity, planners and practitioners are increasingly required to design, establish and manage more diverse woodlands for multiple objectives. Although much has been written about techniques for successful tree establishment, little attention has been paid to the many ecological factors which influence the development of new woodland. The Ecology of Woodland Creation is a comprehensive ... Read more
Opportunities exist for tree planting on better quality land, often arable land taken out of agricultural production, and areas on the urban fringe in many industrialised countries, where the proportion of wooded land is small and of a fragmented nature. With concerns about worldwide loss of biodiversity, planners and practitioners are increasingly required to design, establish and manage more diverse woodlands for multiple objectives. Although much has been written about techniques for successful tree establishment, little attention has been paid to the many ecological factors which influence the development of new woodland. The Ecology of Woodland Creation is a comprehensive ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471954842
SKU
V9780471954842
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ferris-Kaan
Richard Ferris-Kaan Wildlife & Conservation Research Branch, The ForestryAuthority, UK
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