Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes Dehesas of Spain and Ranchlands of California /

The oak tree was a boon companion as humans expanded their presence across much of the globe. While oak woodlands (Quercus spp.) come today in stunningly diverse forms, the stately dehesas of Spain and the dramatic oak-dominated ranchlands of California are working landscapes where cultivation and m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Campos, Pablo (Editor ), Huntsinger, Lynn (Editor ), Oviedo, Jose Luis (Editor ), Starrs, Paul F. (Editor ), Diaz, Mario (Editor ), Standiford, Richard B. (Editor ), Montero, Gregorio (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
Colección:Landscape Series, 16
Temas:
Landscape ecology.
Environmental management.
Conservation biology.
Ecology .
Environmental economics.
Forestry.
Landscape Ecology.
Environmental Management.
Conservation Biology.
Environmental Economics.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
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Sumario:The oak tree was a boon companion as humans expanded their presence across much of the globe. While oak woodlands (Quercus spp.) come today in stunningly diverse forms, the stately dehesas of Spain and the dramatic oak-dominated ranchlands of California are working landscapes where cultivation and manipulation for a couple of millennia have shaped Mediterranean-type ecosystems into a profoundly modified yet productive environment that is sought-after by every manner of species. The grazing of wildlife and livestock in oak woodlands yields a remarkable plant and animal biodiversity, creating a mosaic of habitats and visually pleasing savannas. Added products unique to Spain such as Iberian pigs and cork, and in California multiple landowner benefits, include valued ecosystem services that allow owners, visitors, and conservation supporters to experience the benefits of woodland life. With its 15 chapters a decade in the making, this handsomely illustrated book covers key topics in oak woodland policy, ecology, and management in Spain and California, presenting new research results and reviewing an existing expert literature.
Descripción Física:XI, 508 p. 228 illus., 176 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9789400767072
ISSN:1875-1210 ;

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