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OverviewEastern African rain forests are remarkable in their high level of endemism. Miocene uplift of the central African plateau separated these montane and coastal forests from the main Guineo-Congolian forest of west and central Africa. Since then, stable Indian Ocean temperatures maintained a region of high rainfall throughout Pleistocene droughts that devastated forest elsewhere on the continent. Relics of the former Pan-African rain forest survived here, the study of which provides a unique insight into tropical evolutionary processes. This book brings together research on the animals, plants and geography of this intriguing residual forest, and highlights the need for effective management practices to conserve its exceptional biodiversity in the face of increasing pressure for land for cultivation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jon C. Lovett (University of Copenhagen) , Samuel K. Wasser (Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511895692ISBN 10: 0511895690 Publication Date: 05 November 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsReview of the hardback: ' ... an extremely useful reference for students of African bio-geography.' Journal of Animal Ecology Review of the hardback: ' … an extremely useful reference for students of African bio-geography.' Journal of Animal Ecology Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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