LIFE and Europe's Grasslands
Author | : João Pedro Silva |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9789279101595 |
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Author | : João Pedro Silva |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9789279101595 |
Author | : Peter Veen |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2014-04-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9004278109 |
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 | : Carolina Mendes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9789893313800 |
Author | : Christian Huyghe |
Publisher | : Editions Quae |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2014-03-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 2759221563 |
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 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9782831700816 |
Author | : H. Schnyder |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1094 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9783869440217 |
Author | : Mark R. Stromberg |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2007-12-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520252202 |
"This highly synthetic and scholarly work brings together new and important scientific contributions by leading experts on a rich diversity of topics concerning the history, ecology, and conservation of California's endangered grasslands. The editors and authors have succeeded admirably in drawing from a great wealth of recent research to produce a widely accessible and compelling, state-of-the-art treatment of this fascinating subject. Anyone interested in Californian biodiversity or grassland ecosystems in general will find this book to be an invaluable resource and a major inspiration for further research, management, and restoration efforts."—Bruce G. Baldwin, W. L. Jepson Professor and Curator, UC Berkeley "Grasses and grasslands are among the most important elements of the California landscape. This is their book, embodying the kind of integrated view needed for all ecological communities in California. Approaches ranging across an incredibly broad spectrum -- paleontology and human history; basic science and practical management techniques; systematics, community ecology, physiology, and genetics; physical factors such as water, soil nutrients, atmospherics, and fire; biological factors such as competition, symbiosis, and grazing -- are nicely tied together due to careful editorial work. This is an indispensable reference for everyone interested in the California environment."—Brent Mishler, Director of the University & Jepson Herbaria and Professor of Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley "The structure and function of California grasslands have intrigued ecologists for decades. The editors of this volume have assembled a comprehensive set of reviews by a group of outstanding authors on the natural history, structure, management, and restoration of this economically and ecologically important ecosystem."—Scott L. Collins, Professor of Biology, University of New Mexico
Author | : Christoph Leuschner |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 998 |
Release | : 2017-09-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319430424 |
This handbook in two volumes synthesises our knowledge about the ecology of Central Europe’s plant cover with its 7000-yr history of human impact, covering Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Based on a thorough literature review with 5500 cited references and nearly 1000 figures and tables, the two books review in 26 chapters all major natural and man-made vegetation types with their climatic and edaphic influences, the structure and dynamics of their communities, the ecophysiology of important plant species, and key aspects of ecosystem functioning. Volume I deals with the forests and scrub vegetation and analyses the ecology of Central Europe’s tree flora, whilst Volume II is dedicated to the non-forest vegetation covering mires, grasslands, heaths, alpine habitats and urban vegetation. The consequences of over-use, pollution and recent climate change over the last century are explored and conservation issues addressed.
Author | : David J. Gibson |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 363 |
Release | : 2019-03-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1107195268 |
A comprehensive assessment of the effects of climate change on global grasslands and the mitigating role that ecologists can play.
Author | : Agnès van den Pol-van Dasselaar |
Publisher | : Eyrolles Group |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9782759231454 |
Covering 40% of the European agricultural area, grasslands are vitally important both for agriculture and society. These grasslands serve multiple functions, including the local provision of fodder for animal husbandry (and hence high-quality food provision for people), biodiversity conservation, carbon storage and the provision of 'traditional' landscapes that European citizens appreciate for recreational purposes and cultural heritage. The future of grassland farming in Europe is in the hands of young farmers. Compared to other topics, grassland management has often been a weak point of teaching delivered by agricultural technical schools in several European countries. The training of future farmers and advisors could thus be significantly improved, which could lead to better grassland management in the medium and long terms. For this reason, the European project Inno4Grass created a syllabus and a set of PowerPoint presentations on practical grassland management for current and future generations of grassland farmers and advisors.