Brian John Huntley: Ecology of Angola

Cover: 9783031189258 | Ecology of Angola | Terrestrial Biomes and Ecoregions | Huntley | Buch

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Beschreibung

This open access book richly illustrates the first, and comprehensive, account of the country¿s biomes and ecoregions, the driving forces that account for their diversity and vulnerability, and the ecological principles that provide an understanding of the patterns and processes that have shaped landscapes, ecoregions, and ecosystems. Angola encompasses the greatest diversity of terrestrial biomes and is the second richest in terms of ecoregions, of any African country. Yet its biodiversity and the structure and functioning of its ecosystems are largely undocumented. The author draws on personal field observations from over 50 years of involvement in ecological and conservation studies in Angola and across Southern Africa. The vast recent literature published by researchers in neighboring, better resourced countries provides depth to the accounts of ecological principles and processes relevant to Angola and thus contributing to the understanding and sustainable management of its natural resources.

Über den Autor

Brian John Huntley is a retired professor and conservation scientist from South Africa who helped to develop and transform African national parks. He played a big role in expanding the National Botanical Institute (later SANBI) to become an authoritative repository on South African flora and fauna. As an independent expert, he was a consultant for agencies and international organizations, including the United Nations, with regard to nature conservation. He himself took part in multiple conservation projects around Africa.

Zusammenfassung

Presents a unique comprehensive account of the diversity and vulnerability of the terrestrial ecosystems of Angola

Provides an African perspective on ecology from 20 years of literature

Focuses on one biodiverse African country: Angola

Is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Biomes: Concepts, Characteristics and Terminology.- Profiles of Angola's Biomes and Ecoregiens.- Landscapes: Geology, Hydrology and Geomorphology.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2023
Fachbereich:	Ökologie
Genre:	Biologie , Mathematik , Medizin , Naturwissenschaften , Technik
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	xix 459 S. 50 s/w Illustr. 170 farbige Illustr. 459 p. 220 illus. 170 illus. in color.
ISBN-13:	9783031189258
ISBN-10:	3031189256
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Huntley, Brian John
Auflage:	1st edition 2023
Hersteller:	Springer International Publishing Springer International Publishing AG
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße:	235 x 155 x 25 mm
Von/Mit:	Brian John Huntley
Erscheinungsdatum:	08.03.2023
Gewicht:	0,815 kg