Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment

Book Overview

Increased atmospheric nitrogen deposition and changes in the management of heathlands have caused a significant change in the species composition of the NW-European heathlands. This change from ericaceous towards gramineous dominance is analysed in detail in Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment. Special emphasis is put on the effects of increased atmospheric nutrient input on nutrient cycling, competition between plant species...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048142318
• ISBN13: 9789048142316
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"