Preface. Introduction. Primary production: the autotrophs. Reproductive strategies of woodland plants. Soils, climate and zonation. Forest change. The herbivore subsystem and the exploitation of living autotrophs. Community change and stability. Decomposition and renewal. Energy and nutrients. Working forests. Contemporary problems and the future of forests. Epilogue. Further reading. References. Index.
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`Very readable ... recommendable to a wide audience.'
Bulletin of the British Ecological Society
`I found the book to be a good introductory overview of these
ecosystems. As a university professor who teaches classes in plant
ecology, I found the book to be equally good as a textbook.'
The Quarterly Review of Biology
`This is quite the best forestry textbook that has been published
for a long time. Its comprehensive yet concise treatment of all
aspects of woodland ecology is stimulating to read...Despite being
a comprehensive textbook full of information, it is clearly written
with an excellent economy of words. Unlike many multi-author books,
it is a truly joint work with the presentations consistent
throughout so that one has no sense of different writers...Diverse
examples of relevant worldwide research findings are skilfully
drawn together...if the book is used merely for reference...it has
a place on every woodland manager's bookshelf...'
Tree News
`A highly readable and informative volume which presents a broad
view of forest dynamics...particularly useful to students beginning
to study ecology, forestry or environmental science...this book
succeeds in providing a comprehensive overview of forest and
woodland structure and function.'
Forest Ecology and Management
`The layout, printing, and figures in the book are excellent...the
greatest strength of the book is its richness of examples, case
studies, and natural history details...Refreshingly, many of the
examples in the book are from the authors' own studies and
experiences, and these cases are conveyed with the depth possible
only with such inside knowledge.'
Plant Science Bulletin
`The book is a useful introduction ... and will serve to stimulate
the interests of students.'
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
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