The ecology and management of prairies in the central United States /

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Most prairies exist today as fragmented landscapes, making thoughtful and vigilant management ever more important. Intended for landowners and managers dedicated to understanding and nurturing their prairies as well as farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and all those with a strong interest in gras...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Helzer, Chris, 1972- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Iowa City : Published for the Nature Conservancy by the University of Iowa Press, ©2010.
Colección:Bur oak book.
Temas:
Prairie ecology > Middle West.
Prairies > Middle West > Management.
Écologie des prairies > Midwest (États-Unis)
Prairies > Midwest (États-Unis) > Gestion.
NATURE > Ecosystems & Habitats > Plains & Prairies.
NATURE > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
Prairie ecology
Prairies > Management
Middle West
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Prairie ecology
  • Plant communities
  • The role of disturbance
  • Animal communities
  • The importance of diversity and heterogeneity
  • Landscape context
  • Prairie management
  • The adaptive management process
  • Guiding principles for designing management strategies
  • Examples of management systems
  • Managing for wildlife with particular requirements
  • Invasive species
  • Restoration.

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