Coniferous Forests Volume 6

Volume 6

By: F.A. Andersson

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Hardcover | 2 December 2005

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This volume Coniferous Forests is the last in the series Ecosystem of the World.

Conifers and coniferous forests are an important element around us and attract our interest. This volume starts with an account of the history and distribution of the conifers. In six chapters the most important areas in Asia, Europe, North and South America with conifers forest are described covering boreal, temperate, tropical as well as mountainous regions. The descriptions are made out from a biome and an ecosystem perspective. Also detailed accounts on tree species other vegetation is also briefly described. Climatic and soil conditions are dealt with as well as disturbances. Interesting notes on vegetation classification is also to be found, among others from Russia.

The functional aspects of the conifer forests in terms of physiology, production, biomass, water and elemental cycling are dealt with in four chapters. Applied aspects as their economic value, management and importance for tourism are also presented.

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Introductory
Introduction
Structure, dynamics, disturbances and utilisation of conifer forests
Boreal forests of Eurasia
Boreal forests of North America
European non-boreal conifer forests
Coniferous forests in the temperate zone of Asia
Non-boreal coniferous forests of North America
The coniferous forests of South America
Functional aspects on conifers and conifer forest ecosystems
Special aspects of the physiology of conifers
Primary production, yield and carbon dynamics of conifer forests
Water cycling in conifer forest ecosystems
Nutrient cycles in conifer forests
Economy and management of conifer forests
Importance of conifer forests seen in a global perspective
Silviculture and management of conifer forests
Nutritional management of conifer forests
Multiple role of conifer forests
Recreation in conifer forests
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