Coastal Dunes: Ecology and Conservation (Ecological Studies) [Paperback]

M. L. Martínez (Editor), Norbert P. Psuty (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Ecological Studies | Publication Date: December 12, 2007

In this book, coastal dune specialists from tropical and temperate latitudes cover a wide set of topics, including: geomorphology, community dynamics, ecophysiology, biotic interactions and environmental problems and conservation. The book offers recommendations for future research, identifying relevant topics where detailed knowledge is still lacking. It also identifies management tools that will promote and maintain the rich diversity of the dune environments in the context of continuing coastal development.

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"This book had its origin in a session at the International Botanical Congress in Missouri (1999), when it was agreed to produce a peer-reviewed book on coastal sand dunes … . There is a great deal of good information in this book, with each of the chapters having an extensive list of references. Gaps in knowledge are identified and recommendations made for future research. … The book has good taxonomic and general indexes … . Diagrams, graphs and tables are well reproduced … ." (Janet Sprent, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, 2005)

Product Details

• Paperback: 412 pages
• Publisher: Springer (December 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540740015
• ISBN-13: 978-3540740018
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,107,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)