Plant Disturbance Ecology
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Author |
: Edward A. Johnson |
Publisher |
: Academic Press |
Total Pages |
: 564 |
Release |
: 2020-10-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780128188149 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0128188146 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Plant Disturbance Ecology by : Edward A. Johnson
Disturbance ecology continues to be an active area of research, having undergone advances in many areas in recent years. One emerging direction is the increased coupling of physical and ecological processes, in which disturbances are increasingly traced back to mechanisms that cause the disturbances themselves, such as earth surface processes, mesoscale, and larger meteorological processes, and the ecological effects of interest are increasingly physiological. Plant Disturbance Ecology, 2nd Edition encourages movement away from the informal, conceptual approach traditionally used in defining natural disturbances and clearly presents how scientists can use a multitude of approaches in plant disturbance ecology. This edition includes nine revised chapters from the first edition, as well new, more comprehensive chapters on fire disturbance and beaver disturbance. Edited by leading experts in the field, Plant Disturbance Ecology, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for scientists interested in understanding plant disturbance and ecological processes. - Advances understanding of natural disturbances by combining geophysical and ecological processes - Provides a framework for collaboration between geophysical scientists and ecologists studying natural disturbances - Includes fully updated research with 5 new chapters and revision of 11 chapters from the first edition
Author |
: Steward T.A. Pickett |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 489 |
Release |
: 2013-10-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780080504957 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0080504957 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics by : Steward T.A. Pickett
Ecologists are aware of the importance of natural dynamics in ecosystems. Historically, the focus has been on the development in succession of equilibrium communities, which has generated an understanding of the composition and functioning of ecosystems. Recently, many have focused on the processes of disturbances and the evolutionary significance of such events. This shifted emphasis has inspired studies in diverse systems. The phrase "patch dynamics" (Thompson, 1978) describes their common focus. The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics brings together the findings and ideas of those studying varied systems, presenting a synthesis of diverse individual contributions.
Author |
: H. A. Mooney |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 307 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783642691379 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3642691374 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Disturbance and Ecosystems by : H. A. Mooney
The earth's landscapes are being increasingly impacted by the activities of man. Unfortunately, we do not have a full understanding of the consequences of these disturbances on the earth's productive capacity. This problem was addressed by a group of French and U.S. ecologists who are specialists at levels of integration extending from genetics to the biosphere at a meeting at Stanford, California, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique. With a few important exceptions it was found at this meeting that most man-induced disturbances of ecosystems can be viewed as large scale patterns of disturbances that have occurred, generally on a small scale, in ecosystems through evolutionary time. Man has induced dramatic large-scale changes in the environment which must be viewed at the biosphere level. Acid deposition and CO increase are two 2 examples of the consequences of man's increased utilization of fossil fuels. It is a matter of considerable concern that we cannot yet fully predict the ecological consequences of these environmental changes. Such problems must be addressed at the international level, yet substantive mechanisms to do this are not available.
Author |
: Thomas Wohlgemuth |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 432 |
Release |
: 2022-11-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030987565 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030987566 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Disturbance Ecology by : Thomas Wohlgemuth
This edited work presents a multi-faceted view on the causes and consequences of disturbance in ecosystems. Vegetation can be affected by a variety of different disturbances such as wind, floods, fire, and insect attack, leading to an abrupt change in live biomass. Disturbance is a motor of vegetation dynamics, but also sensitive to climate change and poses a challenge for ecosystem management. Readers will discover the global distribution of disturbance regimes and learn about the importance of disturbances for biodiversity and the evolution of plant and animal life. The book provides a Central European perspective on disturbance ecology, and addresses important disturbance agents such as fire, wind, avalanches, tree diseases, insect defoliators, bark beetles and large herbivores in dedicated chapters. It furthermore includes chapters on anthropogenic disturbances in forests and grasslands. The impact of climate change on disturbance regimes and approaches to address disturbance risks in ecosystem management are discussed in concluding chapters. Within the 18 chapters 14 textboxes highlight current topics of disturbance ecology and provide deeper methodological insights into the field. Disturbances strongly shape our landscapes and maintain our biodiversity. A better understanding of their ecology is thus fundamental for contextualizing the dynamic changes in our environment. This book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in disturbances and their management.
Author |
: Erik A. Beever |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 284 |
Release |
: 2019-10-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780429530494 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0429530498 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Disturbance Ecology and Biological Diversity by : Erik A. Beever
This book presents cascading effects of ecological disturbances on a multitude of ecosystem components. It includes agricultural development, large infrequent disturbances, forest harvesting, non-native grazing in deserts, ground transportation, powerline corridors, fires, urban ecology, disturbance in aquatic ecosystems, land-use dynamics on diversity, habitat fragmentation, sedimentation of wetlands, and contemporary climate change. The book facilitates users in understanding why disturbances are occurring while recommending mitigation and remediation strategies.
Author |
: Shibu Jose |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 299 |
Release |
: 2013-01-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439881279 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439881278 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Invasive Plant Ecology by : Shibu Jose
Invasion of non-native plant species, which has a significant impact on the earth's ecosystems, has greatly increased in recent years due to expanding trade and transport among different countries. Understanding the ecological principles underlying the invasive process as well as the characteristics of the invasive plants is crucial for making good
Author |
: Eddy van der Maarel |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 552 |
Release |
: 2012-10-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781118452486 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1118452488 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis Vegetation Ecology by : Eddy van der Maarel
Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/vandermaarelfranklin/vegetationecology. Vegetation Ecology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, integrated account of plant communities and their environments. Written by leading experts in their field from four continents, the second edition of this book: covers the composition, structure, ecology, dynamics, diversity, biotic interactions and distribution of plant communities, with an emphasis on functional adaptations; reviews modern developments in vegetation ecology in a historical perspective; presents a coherent view on vegetation ecology while integrating population ecology, dispersal biology, soil biology, ecosystem ecology and global change studies; tackles applied aspects of vegetation ecology, including management of communities and invasive species; includes new chapters addressing the classification and mapping of vegetation, and the significance of plant functional types Vegetation Ecology, 2nd Edition is aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduates and researchers and teachers in plant ecology, geography, forestry and nature conservation. Vegetation Ecology takes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach and will be welcomed as an essential reference for plant ecologists the world over.
Author |
: Vicky M. Temperton |
Publisher |
: Island Press |
Total Pages |
: 465 |
Release |
: 2013-04-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781597265904 |
ISBN-13 |
: 159726590X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Assembly Rules and Restoration Ecology by : Vicky M. Temperton
Understanding how ecosystems are assembled -- how the species that make up a particular biological community arrive in an area, survive, and interact with other species -- is key to successfully restoring degraded ecosystems. Yet little attention has been paid to the idea of assembly rules in ecological restoration, in both the scientific literature and in on-the-ground restoration efforts. Assembly Rules and Restoration Ecology, edited by Vicky M. Temperton, Richard J. Hobbs, Tim Nuttle, and Stefan Halle, addresses that shortcoming, offering an introduction, overview, and synthesis of the potential role of assembly rules theory in restoration ecology. It brings together information and ideas relating to ecosystem assembly in a restoration context, and includes material from a wide geographic range and a variety of perspectives. Assembly Rules and Restoration Ecology contributes new knowledge and ideas to the subjects of assembly rules and restoration ecology and represents an important summary of the current status of an emerging field. It combines theoretical and practical aspects of restoration, making it a vital compendium of information and ideas for restoration ecologists, professionals, and practitioners.
Author |
: Corrado Battisti |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 187 |
Release |
: 2016-07-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783319324760 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3319324764 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Disturbance Ecology by : Corrado Battisti
This book represents an introductory review of disturbance ecology and threat analysis, providing schematic concepts and approaches useful for work on sites that are affected by the impact of human actions. It is aimed at conservation and environmental practitioners, who will find tips for choosing methods and approaches when there are conflicts between the natural components and human activity. It is also addressed to students of applied ecology, ecosystem management, land-use planning and environmental impact assessment. It discusses a number of topics covered in the programs of many university courses related to basic ecology and ecology of disturbance, the latter constituting a field of great interest because of its implications and repercussions in applied territorial science. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on the theoretical and disciplinary framework of the ecology of disturbance, while the second is devoted to the analysis of anthropogenic threats. This, in particular, discusses the most recent approach, which uses a conventional nomenclature to allow a coarse-grained quantification and objective assessment of threat impact on different environmental components. Such an approach facilitates the comparison of hierarchically different events and, therefore, helps define the priorities for management and conservation strategies.
Author |
: Judith H. Myers |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 332 |
Release |
: 2003-05-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0521357780 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521357784 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ecology and Control of Introduced Plants by : Judith H. Myers
The global spread of plant species by humans is both a fascinating large scale experiment and, in many cases, a major perturbation to native plant communities. Many of the most destructive weeds today have been intentionally introduced to new environments where they have had unexpected and detrimental impacts. This 2003 book considers the problem of invasive introduced plants from historical, ecological and sociological perspectives. We consider such questions as 'What makes a community invasible?', 'What makes a plant an invader?' and 'Can we restore plant communities after invasion?' Written with advanced students and land managers in mind, this book contains practical explanations, case studies and an introduction to basic techniques for evaluating the impacts of invasive plants. An underlying theme is that experimental and quantitative evaluation of potential problems is necessary, and solutions must consider the evolutionary and ecological constraints acting on species interactions in newly invaded communities.