Woodland Habitats
Author | : Mark Frater |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2005-07-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134677702 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134677707 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Woodland habitats explores the history and ecology of British woodland and explains why they a re such a valuable resource. It examines the wide range of different types of woodland habitats and the typical species that live within them. It offers a practical guide to all the key woodland issues including: *conservation and management * coppicing * grazing in woodlands * fire breaks * recreation * management for game * pasture woodland and commercial forestry Woodland Habitats also includes a guide to notable sites with location maps and illustrations, suggested practical projects and a full glossary of terms.