Basic BiogeographyFirst published in 1985. This is the is the second edition of a study looking at ecology and biogeography with updated chapters including current research. It starts with the with the study of plants to gain an understanding of the complexities of ecological relationships. |
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Page 135
... Pinus sylvestris var . scotica ( Scots pine ) , although locally Betula pubescens ( birch ) and Sorbus aucuparia ( rowan ) may also be prominent . In the high core of the Central Alps in Austria ( e.g. Mt. Patscherkofel near Innsbruck ) ...
... Pinus sylvestris var . scotica ( Scots pine ) , although locally Betula pubescens ( birch ) and Sorbus aucuparia ( rowan ) may also be prominent . In the high core of the Central Alps in Austria ( e.g. Mt. Patscherkofel near Innsbruck ) ...
Page 158
... Pinus resinosa ( red pine ) and Pinus strobus ( white pine ) stands to jack pines . In other areas annuals may replace peren- nials , simply because of their quicker recovery rate after a burn . Likewise , deep - seated rhizomes may be ...
... Pinus resinosa ( red pine ) and Pinus strobus ( white pine ) stands to jack pines . In other areas annuals may replace peren- nials , simply because of their quicker recovery rate after a burn . Likewise , deep - seated rhizomes may be ...
Page 357
... Pinus Pinus , 223 banksiana , 158 cembra , 135 , 142 contorta , 152 , 161 hartwegii , 141 mugo , 135 radiata , 161 , 180 resinosa , 158 strobus , 158 sylvestris , 135 , 151 , 242 et seq . Plantago coronopus , 336 major , 215 Poa ...
... Pinus Pinus , 223 banksiana , 158 cembra , 135 , 142 contorta , 152 , 161 hartwegii , 141 mugo , 135 radiata , 161 , 180 resinosa , 158 strobus , 158 sylvestris , 135 , 151 , 242 et seq . Plantago coronopus , 336 major , 215 Poa ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 12 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 34 |
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