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An invaluable introduction to the upland regions of Britain – their structure, climate, vegetation and animal life, their present and past uses and the problems of their conservation for the future. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comMoorland, mountain-top and upland grazing occupy over a third of the total living-space of the British Isles, and, of all kinds of land, have suffered least interference by man. Mountains and moorlands provide the widest scope for studying natural wild life on land.Professor Pearsall died in 1964. This new edition has been revised by his friend and pupil, Winifred Pennington. The book remains an invaluable introduction to the upland regions of Britain – their structure, climate, vegetation and animal life, their present and past uses and the problems of their conservation for the future.
This work investigates the ecological composition, historical development, and conservation requirements of the upland regions of the British Isles. Professor W. H. Pearsall, a distinguished ecologist, utilizes his extensive field research to synthesize the complex interactions between geology, climate, and biological life in these rugged environments. The text provides a foundational framework for understanding how these landscapes have evolved and the anthropogenic pressures they face in the modern era.
What You Will Find
As a foundational volume in the New Naturalist series, this text is regarded as a seminal reference for students and enthusiasts of British ecology. The collaborative revision by Winifred Pennington ensures that Pearsall's original observations remain relevant and scientifically rigorous for contemporary readers.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Collins
ISBN-10:
0007406126
ISBN-13:
9780007406128
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