Introduction to plant ecology : a guide for beginners in the study of plant communities / Arthur Tansley

By: Publication details: London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1962Edition: 6th editionDescription: 237 p. : ill. ; 21 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:
  • 581.5 20 TAN
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Contents

Part 1: Introductory
what is ecology
Natural and semi-natural vegetation

Part II: Structure, distribution and development of vegetation
The units of vegetation
The succession of vegetation
Life forms of plants
Outline of British vegetation

Part III: Methods of studying vegetation
scope and aims of ecological work
extensive studies-reconnaissance and primary survey
surveys of smaller areas
intensive studies-large scale charts
photography of vegetation

Part IV: The habitat
the habitat, climatic and physiographic factors
edaphic factors. the soil
biotic factors. Nature and interaction of ecological factors. the habitat and succession

Part V: Ecological work in schools
ecology and nature study
development of ecological work

Includes Bibliography and index

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