Description
Upland Habitats presents a comprehensive illustrated guide to the habits wildlife and conservation of Britains last wilderness areas. These include: heather moors, sheep walk deer forest, blanket bogs, montane and sub-montane forests. The book examines the unique characteristics of uplands and the ecological processes and historical events that have shaped them since the end of the last glaciaton. Among the key conservation and management issues explored in are:
* modern agricultural practices and economics
* habitat degradation through overgrazing
* commercial forest plantations
* the persecution of wildlife
* recreation in the uplands
* the funding of upland farming.
About the Author
Dr Alan Fielding is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology at Manchester Metropolitan University with a particular interest in the development of novel methods of investigating ecological problems. Dr Paul Haworth is now working as a freelance ecologist based on the Isle of Mull. He has peviously worked as a professional ecologist for various statutory agencies. Both authors are responsiblef or a long-term investigation into the ecology of the raptor community of the island of Mull.
Book Information
ISBN 9780415180863
Author Alan F. Fielding
Format Paperback
Page Count 162
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 300g
