Primary Succession and Ecosystem Rehabilitation

Informationen zum Autor Lawrence Walker is a Professor of Biology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Roger del Moral is a Professor of Botany at the University of Washington, Seattle. Klappentext This 2003 book examines ecological recovery following natural and human-induced disturbances. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive 2003 summary of ecological development following dramatic natural and human-induced disturbances. Ecological theory and practical management issues are linked! resulting in an important reference for researchers and professionals! and a valuable graduate text. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Denudation: the creation of a barren substrate; 3. Successional theory; 4. Soil development; 5. Life histories of early colonists; 6. Species interations; 7. Successional patterns; 8. Applications of theory for rehabilitation; 9. Future directions; Glossary; References; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Roger Del Moral, Lawrence R. Walker, Lawrence R. Moral Walker, Lawrence. R Walker
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.02.2003
• EAN: 9780521529549
• ISBN: 978-0-521-52954-9
• No. of pages: 456
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)