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OverviewTrees and woodlands are an integral part of Britains heritage and culture, as well as an invaluable environmental and ecological resource. In an increasingly urbanised British population, romantic notions of bluebell-carpeted woods and deep-coloured wooded hillsides during autumn do not come easily. Instead, images of forgotten corners of land with a few sycamore trees and lots of brambles, or an area of dark, intimidating conifers are more common. The wide variety of types of woodland, whether closely managed or naturally-occuring, provide important habitats for a huge range of flora and fauna. Woodland Habitats explores the history and ecology of British woodlands, and explains why they are such a valuable resource. It offers a practical guide to issues of ecology of woodland habitats and organisms; conservation and management; coppicing, pasture woodland and commercial forestry; woodland grazing, ride management and recration in woodlands. Featuring illustrated species boxes as well as a full species list, notable sites with location maps and pictures, suggested projects and a full glossary, students and environmentalists will gain a deeper understanding of the historical and present-day importance of British woodlands, as both an ecological and a cultural resource. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark Frater , Helen J. ReadPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780415180900ISBN 10: 0415180902 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 10 June 1999 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsSERIES INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 THE ECOLOGY OF WOODLAND HABITATS; Chapter 3 MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION; Chapter 4 CASE STUDIES; Chapter 5 PRACTICAL WORK; Glossary; Chapter 6 SPECIES LIST; FURTHER READING;Reviews'Woodland Habitats is a clearly written and readable introductory text on woodlands. intelligible to the interested layman, and also students up to and including undergraduate level. It is modestly priced and well illustrated, and should have wide general appeal. - Geography Author InformationHelen Read is the site ecologist at Burnham Beeches NNR Buckinghamshire, UK. She is co-author of The Biology of Millipedes (OUP, 1992) and Animals Under Logs and Stones, (Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd, 1996). Mark Frater has a background of forestry before being appointed Site Manager for Burhman Beeches in 1987. He is now a consultant and advisor specialising in woodland management. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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