Terrestrial Vegetation of California, 3rd Edition

Michael Barbour (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 0520249550 / ISBN 13: 9780520249554

Published by University of California Press, 2007

Editor(s): Barbour, Michael G.; Keeler-Wolf, Todd; Schoenherr, Allan A. Num Pages: 730 pages, 53 b/w photographs, 60 line illustrations, 32 maps, 139 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1825. . 2007. 3rd Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780520249554

Synopsis:

This thoroughly revised, entirely rewritten edition of what is the essential reference on California’s diverse and ever-changing vegetation now brings readers the most authoritative, state-of-the-art view of California’s plant ecosystems available. Integrating decades of research, leading community ecologists and field botanists describe and classify California’s vegetation types, identify environmental factors that determine the distribution of vegetation types, analyze the role of disturbance regimes in vegetation dynamics, chronicle change due to human activities, identify conservation issues, describe restoration strategies, and prioritize directions for new research. Several new chapters address statewide issues such as the historic appearance and impact of introduced and invasive plants, the soils of California, and more.

About the Author: Michael Barbour is Professor of Plant Ecology at the University of California, Davis. Todd Keeler- Wolf is Senior Vegetation Ecologist, Biogeographic Data Branch, California Department of Fish and Game. Allan A. Schoenherr is Professor Emeritus at Fullerton College.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Terrestrial Vegetation of California, 3rd ...
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New