Forgotten Grasslands of the South

Author: Reed F. Noss
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 159726489X

Forgotten Grasslands of the South: Natural History and Conservation

Forgotten Grasslands of the South is a literary and scientific case study of some of the biologically richest and most endangered ecosystems in North America. Download Forgotten Grasslands of the South: Natural History and Conservation from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. Eminent ecologist Reed Noss tells the story of how southern grasslands arose and persisted over time and addresses questions that are fundamental for conserving these vital yet poorly understood ecosystems.A

The author examines the natural history of southern grasslands their origin and history (geologic, vegetation, and human) biological hotspots and endangered ecosystems physical determinants of grassland distribution, including ecology, soils, landform, and hydrology fire, herbivores, and ecological interactions.
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