Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes
| Author | : Gary M. Lovett |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 528 |
| Release | : 2005-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0387240896 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780387240893 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (893 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes by : Gary M. Lovett
Download or read book Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes written by Gary M. Lovett and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-15 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking work connects the knowledge of system function developed in ecosystem ecology with landscape ecology's knowledge of spatial structure. The book elucidates the challenges faced by ecosystem scientists working in spatially heterogeneous systems, relevant conceptual approaches used in other disciplines and in different ecosystem types, and the importance of spatial heterogeneity in conservation resource management.
