Mountain ecosystems : studies in treeline ecology /

Mountain ecosystems : studies in treeline ecology /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2005.
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 354 p.) : ill., maps.
Language:	English
Subject:	Mountain ecology. Timberline. Mountain ecology. Timberline.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8875711

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Other authors / contributors:	Broll, Gabriele. Keplin, Beate.
ISBN:	3540243259 (alk. paper) 9783540243250 (alk. paper) 9786610412914 661041291X 3540273654 (electronic bk.) 9783540273653 (electronic bk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 336-354). Description based on print version record.
Summary:	"Mountain ecosystems belong to the most endangered ecosystems in the world. The treeline ecotone in particular acts as an indicator for environmental change. However, ecological processes in the treeline ecotone are not yet completely understood. The studies provided in this book may contribute to a better understanding of the interactions between vegetation, climate, fauna and soils in the treeline ecotone. An introductory chapter on plants living under extreme conditions, climate change aspects and methods for characterization of alpine soils provides a solid foundation. The subsequent chapters focus on mountainous areas in America, Europe and Asia."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Mountain ecosystems. Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2005

Table of Contents:

From the contents: General Aspects of Vegetation and Soils in Cold Environments
Regional Treeline Studies in America
Regional Treeline Studies in America
Regional Treeline Studies in Asia