The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics

The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics
Author :
Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 489
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780080504957
ISBN-13 : 0080504957
Rating : 4/5 (957 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics by : Steward T.A. Pickett

Download or read book The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics written by Steward T.A. Pickett and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecologists are aware of the importance of natural dynamics in ecosystems. Historically, the focus has been on the development in succession of equilibrium communities, which has generated an understanding of the composition and functioning of ecosystems. Recently, many have focused on the processes of disturbances and the evolutionary significance of such events. This shifted emphasis has inspired studies in diverse systems. The phrase "patch dynamics" (Thompson, 1978) describes their common focus. The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics brings together the findings and ideas of those studying varied systems, presenting a synthesis of diverse individual contributions.

The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics Related Books

The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics
Language: en
Pages: 492
Authors: Steward T.A. Pickett
Categories: Nature
Type: BOOK - Published: 1985 - Publisher: Academic Press

GET EBOOK

This monograph on ecological patch dynamics will prove useful to ecologists and upper level students with varied backgrounds. After an introduction, examples of
The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics
Language: en
Pages: 489
Authors: Steward T.A. Pickett
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-10-22 - Publisher: Elsevier

GET EBOOK

Ecologists are aware of the importance of natural dynamics in ecosystems. Historically, the focus has been on the development in succession of equilibrium commu
Ecosystems of Disturbed Ground
Language: en
Pages: 881
Authors: L.R. Walker
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 1999-12-17 - Publisher: Elsevier

GET EBOOK

As the human population inexorably grows, its cumulative impact on the Earth's resources is hard to ignore. The ability of the Earth to support more humans is d
Landscape Heterogeneity and Disturbance
Language: en
Pages: 241
Authors: Monica G. Turner
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-12-06 - Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

GET EBOOK

Landscape pattern is generated by a variety of processes, including disturbances. In turn, the heterogeneity of the landscape may enhance or retard the spread o
The Wetland Book
Language: en
Pages: 1546
Authors: C. Max Finlayson
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-07-04 - Publisher: Springer

GET EBOOK

In discussion with Ramsar’s Max Finlayson and Nick Davidson, and several members of the Society of Wetland Scientists, Springer is proposing the development o