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Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil
Geraldo Wilson . Ed(S): Fernandes
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Description for Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil
hardcover. Editor(s): Fernandes, Geraldo Wilson. Num Pages: 590 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 74 colour illustrations, 35 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1133.
This book is a pioneer attempt to bring forward the first synthesis on the most diverse and threatened mountain top vegetation of South America, the rupestrian grasslands. It brings to light the state of the art information on this ecosystem geology, soil formation and distribution, environmental filters that lead to biodiversity, species interactions and their fine tuned adaptations to survive the harsh mountain environment. The human dimensions of the rupestrian grassland are also addressed, including the anthropogenic threats that may irreversibly impact biodiversity and ecosystem services. The book also highlights the ongoing studies on ecological restoration and first attempt to ... Read more
This book is a pioneer attempt to bring forward the first synthesis on the most diverse and threatened mountain top vegetation of South America, the rupestrian grasslands. It brings to light the state of the art information on this ecosystem geology, soil formation and distribution, environmental filters that lead to biodiversity, species interactions and their fine tuned adaptations to survive the harsh mountain environment. The human dimensions of the rupestrian grassland are also addressed, including the anthropogenic threats that may irreversibly impact biodiversity and ecosystem services. The book also highlights the ongoing studies on ecological restoration and first attempt to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Number of pages
590
Condition
New
Number of Pages
567
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319298078
SKU
V9783319298078
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About Geraldo Wilson . Ed(S): Fernandes
Editor of the contributed volume: Prof Geraldo Wilson Fernandes, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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