Boreal Peatland Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Wieder, R. Kelman; Vitt, Dale H. (Villanova University)
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Description for Boreal Peatland Ecosystems
Hardback. Adopts an ecosystems approach to understanding the world's boreal peatlands. This book focuses on biogeochemical patterns and processes, production, decomposition, and peat accumulation, and provides information on animal and fungal diversity. Editor(s): Wieder, R. Kelman; Vitt, Dale H. (Villanova University). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 456 pages, 68 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
This is the first truly ecosystem-oriented book on peatlands. It adopts an ecosystems approach to understanding the world's boreal peatlands. The focus is on biogeochemical patterns and processes, production, decomposition, and peat accumulation, and it provides additional information on animal and fungal diversity. A recurring theme is the legacy of boreal peatlands as impressive accumulators of carbon as peat over millennia.
This is the first truly ecosystem-oriented book on peatlands. It adopts an ecosystems approach to understanding the world's boreal peatlands. The focus is on biogeochemical patterns and processes, production, decomposition, and peat accumulation, and it provides additional information on animal and fungal diversity. A recurring theme is the legacy of boreal peatlands as impressive accumulators of carbon as peat over millennia.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
436
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540319122
SKU
V9783540319122
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99-15
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