Savanna Woody Plants And Large Herbivores
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Author | : Peter Frank Scogings |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 794 |
Release | : 2019-09-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119081106 |
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Insights on current research and recent developments in understanding global savanna systems Increasingly recognized as synonymous with tropical grassy biomes, savannas are found in tropical and sub-tropical climates as well as warm, temperate regions of North America. Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores examines the interactions between woody plants and browsing mammals in global savannas—focusing primarily on the C4 grassy ecosystems with woody components that constitute the majority of global savannas—and discusses contemporary savanna management models and applications. This much-needed addition to current research examines topics including the varying behavior of browsing mammals, the response to browsing by woody species, and the factors that inhibit forage intake. Contributions from an international team of active researchers and experts compare and contrast different savanna ecosystems, offering a global perspective on savanna functioning, the roles of soil and climate in resource availability and organism interaction, and the possible impacts of climate change across global savannas. Fills a gap in literature on savanna management issues, including biodiversity conservation and animal production Applies concepts developed in other biomes to future savanna research Complements contemporary books on savanna or large herbivore ecology Focuses on the woody component of savanna ecosystems and large herbivore interactions in savannas Compares tree-mammal systems of savannas and other eco-systems of temperate and boreal regions Provides numerous case studies of plant-mammal interactions from various savanna ecosystems Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores is a valuable addition to those in fields such as ecology, wildlife and conservation biology, natural resource management, and environmental science.
Author | : Peter Frank Scogings |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 784 |
Release | : 2019-07-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119081122 |
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Insights on current research and recent developments in understanding global savanna systems Increasingly recognized as synonymous with tropical grassy biomes, savannas are found in tropical and sub-tropical climates as well as warm, temperate regions of North America. Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores examines the interactions between woody plants and browsing mammals in global savannas—focusing primarily on the C4 grassy ecosystems with woody components that constitute the majority of global savannas—and discusses contemporary savanna management models and applications. This much-needed addition to current research examines topics including the varying behavior of browsing mammals, the response to browsing by woody species, and the factors that inhibit forage intake. Contributions from an international team of active researchers and experts compare and contrast different savanna ecosystems, offering a global perspective on savanna functioning, the roles of soil and climate in resource availability and organism interaction, and the possible impacts of climate change across global savannas. Fills a gap in literature on savanna management issues, including biodiversity conservation and animal production Applies concepts developed in other biomes to future savanna research Complements contemporary books on savanna or large herbivore ecology Focuses on the woody component of savanna ecosystems and large herbivore interactions in savannas Compares tree-mammal systems of savannas and other eco-systems of temperate and boreal regions Provides numerous case studies of plant-mammal interactions from various savanna ecosystems Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores is a valuable addition to those in fields such as ecology, wildlife and conservation biology, natural resource management, and environmental science.
Author | : Norman Owen-Smith |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 379 |
Release | : 2021-10-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1108832598 |
Download Only in Africa Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Demonstrates how Africa's physical features, savannas and abundant grazers enabled frugivorous apes to become savanna-living hunters.
Author | : Iain J. Gordon |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 451 |
Release | : 2019-11-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3030258653 |
Download The Ecology of Browsing and Grazing II Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Domestic and wild large mammalian herbivores occur on every continent except Antarctica. Through their browsing and grazing, they affect the structure and distribution not only of vegetation, but also of associated fauna. Consequently, the interactions between management practices and herbivore populations influence the biodiversity, structure and dynamics of ecosystems across vast expanses around the globe: signs of human activity that will be detectable for epochs to come. As a follow-up work to The Ecology of Browsing and Grazing, published in 2008, this new volume presents cutting-edge research on the behaviour, distribution, movement, and direct and indirect impacts of domestic and wild herbivores on terrestrial ecosystems. The respective chapters highlight strategic and applied research on cross-cutting issues in palaeontology and ecology, and provide concrete recommendations on the management of large herbivores to integrate production and conservation in terrestrial systems. Given its scope, the book will appeal to students, researchers and anyone interested in understanding these fascinating wild animals and how they shape the natural world.
Author | : Tuulikki Rooke |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Animal-plant relationships |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : B. J. Huntley |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 677 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3642687865 |
Download Ecology of Tropical Savannas Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : David D. Briske |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 664 |
Release | : 2017-04-12 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3319467093 |
Download Rangeland Systems Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license. This book provides an unprecedented synthesis of the current status of scientific and management knowledge regarding global rangelands and the major challenges that confront them. It has been organized around three major themes. The first summarizes the conceptual advances that have occurred in the rangeland profession. The second addresses the implications of these conceptual advances to management and policy. The third assesses several major challenges confronting global rangelands in the 21st century. This book will compliment applied range management textbooks by describing the conceptual foundation on which the rangeland profession is based. It has been written to be accessible to a broad audience, including ecosystem managers, educators, students and policy makers. The content is founded on the collective experience, knowledge and commitment of 80 authors who have worked in rangelands throughout the world. Their collective contributions indicate that a more comprehensive framework is necessary to address the complex challenges confronting global rangelands. Rangelands represent adaptive social-ecological systems, in which societal values, organizations and capacities are of equal importance to, and interact with, those of ecological processes. A more comprehensive framework for rangeland systems may enable management agencies, and educational, research and policy making organizations to more effectively assess complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.
Author | : Kjell Danell |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 489 |
Release | : 2006-05-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1139455842 |
Download Large Herbivore Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Most large herbivores require some type of management within their habitats. Some populations of large herbivores are at the brink of extinction, some are under discussion for reintroduction, whilst others already occur in dense populations causing conflicts with other land use. Large herbivores are the major drivers for forming the shape and function of terrestrial ecosystems. This 2006 book addresses the scientifically based action plans to manage both the large herbivore populations and their habitats worldwide. It covers the processes by which large herbivores not only affect their environment (e.g. grazing) but are affected by it (e.g. nutrient cycling) and the management strategies required. Also discussed are new modeling techniques, which help assess integration processes in a landscape context, as well as assessing the consequences of new developments in the processes of conservation. This book will be essential reading for all involved in the management of both large herbivores and natural resources.
Author | : William J. Bond |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0198812450 |
Download Open Ecosystems Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Explores the geography, ecology, and antiquity of 'open ecosystems' which include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands.
Author | : Karel Prach |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 413 |
Release | : 2020-05-14 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1108472761 |
Download Comparative Plant Succession Among Terrestrial Biomes of the World Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Provides a comparative approach to plant succession among all terrestrial biomes and disturbances, helping to reveal generalizable patterns.