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Elsevier Coniferous Forests Volume 6 by F.A. Andersson
This volume Coniferous Forests is the last in the series Ecosystem of the World. _x000D__x000D_Conifers and coniferous forests are an important element around us and attract our interest. This volume starts with an account of the history and distribution of the conifers. In six chapters the most important areas in Asia, Europe, North and South America with conifers forest are described covering boreal, temperate, tropical as well as mountainous regions. The descriptions are made out from a biome and an ecosystem perspective. Also detailed accounts on tree species other vegetation is also briefly described. Climatic and soil conditions are dealt with as well as disturbances. Interesting notes on vegetation classification is also to be found, among others from Russia. _x000D__x000D_The functional aspects of the conifer forests in terms of physiology, production, biomass, water and elemental cycling are dealt with in four chapters. Applied aspects as their economic value, management and importance for tourism are also presented._x000D_ _x000D_Section I. Introductory._x000D_
1. Introduction. _x000D_
Section II. Structure, dynamics, disturbances and utilisation of conifer forests._x000D_
2. Boreal forests of Eurasia. _x000D_
3. Boreal forests of North America. _x000D_
4. European non-boreal conifer forests._x000D_
5. Coniferous forests in the temperate zone of Asia. _x000D_
6. Non-boreal coniferous forests of North America_x000D_
7. The coniferous forests of South America. _x000D_
Section III. Functional aspects on conifers and conifer forest ecosystems._x000D_
8. Special aspects of the physiology of conifers._x000D_
9. Primary production, yield and carbon dynamics of conifer forests. _x000D_
10. Water cycling in conifer forest ecosystems. _x000D_
11. Nutrient cycles in conifer forests. _x000D_
Section IV. Economy and management of conifer forests._x000D_
12. Importance of conifer forests seen in a global perspective._x000D_
13. Silviculture and management of conifer forests._x000D_
14. Nutritional management of conifer forests. _x000D_
Section V. Multiple role of conifer forests._x000D_
15. Recreation in conifer forests._x000D_