Author Description
First complete study of Scottish vegetation and written by nine experts. Chapter headings:- The Study of Scottish Vegetation; The Climate of Scotland; The Soils of Scotland; Maritime and Sub-Marine Communities; Woodland and Scrub; Grasslands of the Forest and Sub-Alpine Zones; Dwarf Shrub Heaths; The Phytoplankton of the Scottish Freshwater Lochs; The Macrophytic Vegetation of Freshwater Lochs, Swamps and Associated Fens; Mires and Bogs; Dwarf Shrub Heath; Grass Heaths; Herb and Fern Meadows; Moss Heaths; Montane Mires and Bogs; Pre-History and Ecological History; Regional Patterns of Vegetation;
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex ecological composition and distribution of plant life across the diverse landscapes of Scotland. Edited by John H. Burnett, the text synthesizes the collaborative research of nine subject-matter experts to provide a comprehensive baseline for Scottish botanical studies. The authors utilize geological, climatic, and historical data to construct a framework for understanding how environmental factors dictate the presence and health of various plant communities.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of Scottish climate and soil composition as primary drivers of vegetation.
- Categorization of diverse habitats including maritime communities, woodlands, grasslands, and freshwater loch ecosystems.
- Historical context provided through an examination of ecological pre-history.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the mid-20th-century understanding of Scottish flora and does not account for modern climate change impacts or recent conservation shifts.
- It does not serve as a field identification guide for individual species but rather as an ecological survey of community structures.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the ecological landscape of Scotland. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for researchers and students of botany rather than casual naturalists.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1964-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver & Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050007610
ISBN-13:
9780050007617
Science
Natural history
Ecology
Botany
Scotland