European Wet Grasslands
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Author |
: Chris B. Joyce |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 370 |
Release |
: 1998-06-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015047060648 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis European Wet Grasslands by : Chris B. Joyce
There is growing concern over the conservation and management of European wet grasslands. The maintenance of the European wet grassland landscape, including floodplain meadows and coastal grazing marshes or pastures, through traditional low-intensity farming has conserved a habit supporting internationally important plant and animal communities, including many rare species. However,land use changes such as flood defence, land drainage, agricultural intensification and neglect have caused a considerable reduction in the extent and biodiversity of European wet grasslands. The international importance of the habitat for biodiversity conservation has recently been recognised with its inclusion in the European Union Habitats and Species Directive and the Convention on Biological Diversity fostered by the United Nations. This volume thoroughly examines European perspectives of wet grassland ecology in order to encourage an integrated approach to contemporary issues. Important topics covered include the status of wet grasslands in Europe, their biodiversity (plants, invertebrates and birds), hydrology and management (especially for conservation objectives), and the restoration of this threatened habitat. It combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, including case studies from across Europe. As such, this book will appeal equally to academic institutions and professional practitioners.
Author |
: C. B. Joyce |
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: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:473409188 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis European Wet Grasslands by : C. B. Joyce
Author |
: Phil Benstead |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 169 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1901930017 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781901930016 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis European Wet Grassland by : Phil Benstead
This book takes a Northern and Central European overview of the importance of wet grassland to both wildlife and people and concentrates on the practical aspects of management and rehabilitation. It consists mainly of case studies from around Northern and Central Europe and aims to share practical managment experience with the region. It comprises four main sections that deal with biodiversity, threats, existing conservation framework and opportunities for the future; conservation planning; managment techniques and case studies.
Author |
: Peter Veen |
Publisher |
: BRILL |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2014-04-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789004278103 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9004278109 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grasslands in Europe by : Peter Veen
Grasslands are an important element of European nature. About half of Europe's endemic species depend on grasslands, whether in mountains, lowlands, river plains or coastal areas. Many grasslands originate in traditional agricultural landscapes. Modern intensification, however, brings many of these ecosystems under threat. 'Grasslands in Europe' is a tribute to these important ecosystems. It was written by an international team of grassland experts, who describe twenty-four case studies from countries in all of Europe - ranging from the grasslands of Gotland and #land (Sweden) to the Spanish Dehesa, and from the hay meadows of the British Pennine Dales to the steppes of Turkish Anatolia. Together, these case studies provide a fascinating glimpse into the various European grasslands, their value for nature, culture and agriculture, and the threats they are facing today. The accessible text as well as the rich illustrations will appeal to a wide audience. Grasslands in Europe contains a large number of stunning full-colour photographs of grassland landscapes, species and cultural history. It also contains many maps and infographics. Thematic chapters provide essential background information on topics such as grassland fauna, the history of agriculture, grassland communities, and the connection between grasslands and climate. The book also analyses the opportunities and risks of EU policy to conserve these grasslands. It offers a farmer-centred outlook to manage and to maintain the European grasslands of high nature value.
Author |
: Christian Huyghe |
Publisher |
: Editions Quae |
Total Pages |
: 322 |
Release |
: 2014-03-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9782759221561 |
ISBN-13 |
: 2759221563 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grasslands and Herbivore Production in Europe and Effects of Common Policies by : Christian Huyghe
Funded by and written during theEuropean Multisward project, this open access ebook presents an inventory of grasslands and forage crops in Europe by placing them in the production system in which they are embedded, and studying the technical, economic and regulatory determinants of past and present trends. Profusely illustrated with maps, it also features many case studies in all European regions and interviews of farmers and key stakeholders.
Author |
: IUCN East European Programme |
Publisher |
: IUCN |
Total Pages |
: 100 |
Release |
: 1991 |
ISBN-10 |
: 2831700817 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9782831700816 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Lowland Grasslands of Central and Eastern Europe by : IUCN East European Programme
Author |
: Victor R. Squires |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 430 |
Release |
: 2018-09-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781351652209 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1351652206 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grasslands of the World by : Victor R. Squires
This book begins with a brief account of the extraordinary sequence of events that led to emergence of grasslands as major vegetation formations that now occupy some of the driest and hottest and the highest and coldest on earth as well as vast steppes and prairies in more temperate climes. It is the story of grasses successfully competing with forests and woodlands, aided and abetted by grazing herbivores and by humans and their use of fire as a tool. It is a story of adaptation to changing climates and the changing biophysical environments. A major focus of the book is the Palaearctic biogeographic realm that extends over some 45 million km2 and thus more than 1/3 of the terrestrial ice-free surface on Earth. It comprises extensive grasslands of different types and origin, which can be subdivided into (1) natural grasslands with (1a) steppes (climatogenic in dry climates), (1b) arctic-alpine grasslands (climatogenic in cold climates) and (1c) azonal and extrazonal grasslands (pedogenic and topogenic) as well as (2) secondary grasslands created and sustained by human activities, such as livestock grazing, mowing or burning. Grasslands of the Palaearctic do not only form a major basis for the agriculture of the region and thus its food supply, but are also crucial for other ecosystem services and host a supra proportional part of the realm’s plant and animal diversity. To reflect that suitability of grasslands for biodiversity strongly depends on their state, we apply the term High Nature Value grassland to those natural grasslands that are not degraded (in good state) and those secondary grasslands that are not intensified (semi-natural). The situation in a variety of countries where grasslands are evolving under the influence of global climate change is also considered. Case studies are presented on Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, India, China, South America, North America and Australia. The concluding chapter examines a set of themes arising from the chapters that make up the bulk of this book. The following provide a focus: recent history of grassland biomes – brief recap of current thinking and recent trends with special reference to dry grasslands in the Palearctic regions; the current status of grasslands and germplasm resources (biodiversity) – an overview; management systems that ensure sustainability; how to recover degraded grasslands; socio-economic issues and considerations in grassland management; the impacts of environmental problems in grasslands such as future climate change and intensification and the problems/prospects facing pastoralists and other grassland-based livestock producers.
Author |
: Euan Dunn |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 67 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:505347249 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Case Studies of Farming and Birds in Europe by : Euan Dunn
Author |
: Phil Benstead |
Publisher |
: A & C Black |
Total Pages |
: 276 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015039912103 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Wet Grassland Guide by : Phil Benstead
In the UK there are some 1.5 million hectars of low-lying land, much of which has the potential to be wet grassland. Most has been drained and improved for agriculture - only 109,500 hectares support breeding waders. There are 32 RDB/candidate RDB species of birds which depend or partly depend on lowland wet grassland. In addition, some 500 of the 1500 British vascular plant species and large numbers of invertibrate may be found in this habitat.
Author |
: Elizabeth Price |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 268 |
Release |
: 2003-10-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134661268 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134661266 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Lowland Grassland and Heathland Habitats by : Elizabeth Price
Grasslands are everywhere: agricultural land, playing fields and road verges; but while species-poor, intensively managed grasslands are widespread, colourful semi-natural grasslands and heathlands, buzzing with life, are scarce. These semi-natural habitats are ancient, cultural landscapes, which are of considerable, if not international importance for biodiversity. However, despite targets for the conservation and restoration of these valuable grasslands and heathlands, these habitats continue to decline before our eyes. Lowland Grassland and Heathland Habitats contrasts the uniformity of intensively managed grassland with the diversity of traditionally managed grasslands and heathlands. It examines topics of concern to the ecologist or habitat manager such as causes of the loss and deterioration of these habitats, including inappropriate management, eutrophication and climate change. It then evaluates opportunities for positive change, such as conservation, restoration and creation. A series of case-studies illustrates the pressures on some lowland grassland and heathland habitat types and looks at ways to enhance them for biodiversity. This habitat guide features illustrated species boxes of typical plants and animals, as well as a full species list, a series of projects on the ecology of grassland and heathland species, a colour plate section, up-to-date references and information, and a full glossary. It will provide students and environmentalists with a deeper understanding of the nature and importance of lowland grasslands and heathlands.