| European Wood-Pastures in Transition: A Social-Ecological Approach Contributor(s): Hartel, Tibor (Editor), Plieninger, Tobias (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415869897 ISBN-13: 9780415869898 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Forests & Rainforests - Nature | Natural Resources - Nature | Ecology |
| Dewey: 333.740 |
| LCCN: 2013050547 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 1.1" W x 9.6" (1.25 lbs) 322 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wood-pastures are important elements of European cultural identity and have an exceptional ecological value, yet they are in decline all over Europe. The structure of wood-pastures is strongly influenced by grazing and multiple other land uses and by local and regional environmental conditions. This book examines the diverse expressions of wood-pastures across Europe. It provides a new perspective, using a social-ecological framework to explore social and ecological values, governing institutions, threats and conservation approaches. It explores the major drivers of decline, which are shown to be related to accelerated cultural, institutional and developmental changes occurring across Europe over the past century. Case studies are included from North-Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe. Written by renowned scholars and conservationists, the book contributes to developing better, locally adapted conservation policies and management approaches for wood-pastures. |