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| Author | : Aaron M. Ellison |
| Publisher | : MDPI |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2019-07-30 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3039213091 |
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue Causes and Consequences of Species Diversity in Forest Ecosystems that was published in Forests
| Author | : Aaron M. Ellison |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Geography (General) |
| ISBN | : 9783039213108 |
What are the causes and consequences of species diversity in forested ecosystems, and how is this species diversity being affected by rapid environmental and climatic change, movement of invertebrate and vertebrate herbivores into new biogeographic regions, and expanding human populations and associated shifts in land-use patterns? In this book, we explore these questions for assemblages of forest trees, shrubs, and understory herbs at spatial scales ranging from small plots to large forest dynamics plots, at temporal scales ranging from seasons to centuries, in both temperate and tropical regions, and across rural-to-urban gradients in land use.
| Author | : Gordon H. Orians |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3642797555 |
Although biologists have directed much attention to estimating the extent and causes of species losses, the consequences for ecosystem functioning have been little studied. This book examines the impact of biodiversity on ecosystem processes in tropical forests - one of the most species-rich and at the same time most endangered ecosystems on earth. It covers the relationships between biodiversity and primary production, secondary production, biogeochemical cycles, soil processes, plant life forms, responses to disturbance, and resistance to invasion. The analyses focus on the key ecological interfaces where the loss of keystone species is most likely to influence the rate and stability of ecosystem processes.
| Author | : Malcolm L. Hunter |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 720 |
| Release | : 1999-06-10 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780521637688 |
Discusses the ways in which we can continue to benefit from forests, while conserving their biodiversity.
| Author | : Michel Loreau |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2022-03-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1789450721 |
The idea that changes in biodiversity can impact how ecosystems function has, over the last quarter century, gone from being a controversial notion to an accepted part of science and policy. As the field matures, it is high time to review progress, explore the links between this new research area and fundamental ecological concepts, and look ahead to the implementation of this knowledge. This book is designed to both provide an up-to-date overview of research in the area and to serve as a useful textbook for those studying the relationship between biodiversity and the functioning, stability and services of ecosystems. The Ecological and Societal Consequences of Biodiversity Loss is aimed at a wide audience of upper undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and academic and research staff.
| Author | : Therese M. Poland |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 455 |
| Release | : 2021-02-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3030453677 |
This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ecology, impacts, and practical tools for management of invasive species. It covers species of all taxonomic groups from insects and pathogens, to plants, vertebrates, and aquatic organisms that impact a diversity of habitats in forests, rangelands and grasslands of the United States. It is well-illustrated, provides summaries of the most important invasive species and issues impacting all regions of the country, and includes a comprehensive primary reference list for each topic. This scientific synthesis provides the cultural, economic, scientific and social context for addressing environmental challenges posed by invasive species and will be a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, natural resource managers and practitioners.
| Author | : Diana F. Tomback |
| Publisher | : MDPI |
| Total Pages | : 173 |
| Release | : 2019-01-18 |
| Genre | : Environmental sciences |
| ISBN | : 3038975745 |
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Biodiversity and Conservation in Forests" that was published in Forests
| Author | : Paul R. Ehrlich |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 1983 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Takuya Abe |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 146121906X |
Despite acknowledgment that loss of living diversity is an international biological crisis, the ecological causes and consequences of extinction have not yet been widely addressed. In honor of Edward O. Wilson, winner of the 1993 International Prize for Biology, an international group of distinguished biologists bring ecological, evolutionary, and management perspectives to the issue of biodiversity. The roles of ecosystem processes, community structure and population dynamics are considered in this book. The goal, as Wilson writes in his introduction, is "to assemble concepts that unite the disciplines of systematics and ecology, and in so doing to create a sound scientific basis for the future management of biodiversity."
| Author | : Daniel M. Kashian |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 788 |
| Release | : 2023-03-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1119476089 |
FOREST ECOLOGY Authoritative resource covering traditional plant ecology topics and contemporary components such as climate change, invasive species, ecosystem services, and more Forest Ecology provides comprehensive coverage of the field, focusing on traditional plant ecology topics of tree structure and growth, regeneration, effects of light and temperature on tree physiology, forest communities, succession, and diversity. The work also reviews abiotic factors of light, temperature, physiography (landforms and topography), soil, and disturbance (especially fire), and provides coverage of ecosystem-level topics including carbon storage and balance, nutrient cycling, and forest ecosystem productivity. The 5th edition of Forest Ecology retains the readability and accessibility of the previous editions and includes important additional topical material that has surfaced in the field. All topics are approached with a landscape ecosystem or geo-ecological view, which places biota (organisms and communities) in context as integral parts of whole ecosystems that also include air (atmosphere and climate), topography, soil, and water. As such, the book fills a niche utilized by no other forest ecology text on the market, helping students and researchers consider whole ecosystems at multiple scales. Sample topics covered in Forest Ecology include: Contemporary components of forest ecology, including climate change, invasive species, diversity, ecological forestry, landscape ecology, and ecosystem services. Characteristics of physiography important for forest ecosystems, including its effects on microclimate, disturbance, soil, and vegetation. Genetic diversity of woody plants and genecological differentiation of tree species, including the importance of hybridization, polyploidy, and epigenetics. Site quality estimation using tree height and ground flora, and multiple-factor approaches to forest site and ecosystem classification and mapping. Forest Ecology is a highly accessible text for students, but it also serves as an excellent reference for academics. In addition, practitioners of forest ecology can also harness the information within to gain better insight into the field for practical application of concepts.
