Overview
- Presents a thorough discussion of old field succession studies in the neotropics
- Provides restoration and management strategies, as well as new farming methodologies for practical application
- Methods described will be applicable to areas outside of the neotropics as well
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Patterns of Living and Non-living Components of Old Fields After Abandonment
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Mechanisms and Tolerances that Cause Plant-Plant Replacements Producing Old Field Vegetation Patterns
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Restoration, Management, and the Future of Post-Agricultural Areas
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About this book
Post-agricultural studies have been central to the development of both the science of plant ecology and ecology in general. The study of old field succession allows us to observe the development of the structure and function of communities, as well as understand the role of history and initial conditions in that process. Understanding old field succession can help the public address important scientific and social issues, such as deforestation and forest regeneration, forest restoration, sustainability of agriculture, maintenance of biodiversity, and impacts of global climate change on forest dynamics.
Post-Agricultural Succession in the Neotropics draws implications from scientific studies for the wise management of old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropping systems is the most common kind of disturbance and many landscapes are defined by areas recovering from agriculture. Written for researchers, professionals, and students of ecology, the book provides a background in old field ecosystems and proposes restoration strategies and a trajectory for future research. Farmers and decision makers can also benefit from new farming methodologies and management strategies that are proposed.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Post-Agricultural Succession in the Neotropics
Authors: Randall W. Myster
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-33642-8
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-33641-1
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-2217-5
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-33642-8
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 308
Topics: Environmental Management, Plant Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Applied Ecology, Nature Conservation, Soil Science & Conservation