Natural Woodland

by George F. Peterken

Book Overview

An appreciation of the natural processes of woodlands is essential for the development of a rationale and practices for woodland nature conservation and management. In this book, Dr. Peterken describes how woodlands grow, die, and regenerate in the absence of human influence, and the structures and range of habitats found in natural woods. He describes examples of virgin and old-growth forests in Europe and North America, and outlines the dynamics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521367921
• ISBN13: 9780521367929
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 9.8"