Functioning and Management of European Beech Ecosystems (Ecological Studies) [Hardcover]

Rainer Brumme (Editor), Partap K. Khanna (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3642003397 | ISBN-13: 978-3642003394 | Publication Date: August 18, 2009 | Edition: 1

This volume compiles the results of long-term observations of site properties and ecosystem processes for three beech forests. Representing a spectrum of common beech forest sites in Central Europe, they receive similar atmospheric inputs and are growing under similar climatic conditions, but differ in their soil acidity. Significant differences were observed in the diversity and activities of fauna and microbes in these soils, which was the major driving variable for the nutrient cycling processes, growth patterns, greenhouse gas emissions and the C and N sequestration in these forests. Differences in N and C contents and cycling among the three beech sites represented three phases (quasi steady–state, accumulation and degradation) as described by ecosystem theory on the functioning and historical development of the N dynamic of other 50 European ecosystems. Various implications for the future management of these and similar beech sites are discussed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: “Studying, understanding and managing such a complex forest system is the central theme of the book … . The good news is that data from many unpublished PhD and Diploma theses are included in this book, and otherwise these would have been forever lost to public use. … The result is a rather heterogeneous book that has its strengths … . Overall, the book is very useful for soil scientists who seek detailed information about abiotic and microbial parameters of forest ecosystems … .” (Mark Maraun, Basic and Applied Ecology, Vol. 11 (6), 2010)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 522 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3642003397
• ISBN-13: 978-3642003394
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,904,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)