Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes: Dehesas of Spain and Ranchlands of California (2013) (Landscape Series #16)

Synopsis

The oak tree was a boon companion as humans expanded their presence across much of the globe. While oak woodlands (Quercus spp.) come today in stunningly diverse forms, the stately dehesas of Spain and the dramatic oak-dominated ranchlands of California are working landscapes where cultivation and manipulation for a couple of millennia have shaped Mediterranean-type ecosystems into a profoundly modified yet productive environment that is sought-after by every manner of species.The grazing of wildlife and livestock in oak woodlands yields a remarkable plant and animal biodiversity, creating a mosaic of habitats and visually pleasing savannas. Added products unique to Spain such as Iberian pigs and cork, and in California multiple landowner benefits, include valued ecosystem services that allow owners, visitors, and conservation supporters to experience the benefits of woodland life. With its 15 chapters a decade in the making, this handsomely illustrated book covers key topics in oak woodland policy, ecology, and management in Spain and California, presenting new research results and reviewing an existing expert literature.

Copyright:

2013

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9789400767072

Related ISBNs:

9789400767065

Publisher:

Springer Netherlands

Date of Addition:

08/27/22

Copyrighted By:

Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Technology, Earth Sciences

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Pablo Campos

Edited by:

Lynn Huntsinger

Edited by:

Jose Luis Oviedo

Edited by:

Paul F Starrs

Edited by:

Mario Diaz

Edited by:

Richard B Standiford

Edited by:

Gregorio Montero