The oak tree was a boon companion as humans expanded their presence across much of the globe. While oak woodlands (Quercus spp.) come today in stunningly diverse forms, the stately dehesas of Spain and the dramatic oak-dominated ranchlands of California are working landscapes where cultivation and manipulation for a couple of millennia have shaped Mediterranean-type ecosystems into a profoundly modified yet productive environment that is sought-after by every manner of species.
The grazing of wildlife and livestock in oak woodlands yields a remarkable plant and animal biodiversity, creating a mosaic of habitats and visually pleasing savannas. Added products unique to Spain such as Iberian pigs and cork, and in California multiple landowner benefits, include valued ecosystem services that allow owners, visitors, and conservation supporters to experience the benefits of woodland life. With its 15 chapters a decade in the making, this handsomely illustrated book covers key topics in oak woodland policy, ecology, and management in Spain and California, presenting new research results and reviewing an existing expert literature.
| ISBN: | 9789400767065 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2013 |
| Author: | Pablo Campos, Lynn Huntsinger, José L Oviedo, Paul F Starrs, Mario Díaz, Richard B Standiford, Gregorio Montero |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 508 pages |
| Series: | Landscape Series |
| Genres: |
Ecological science, the Biosphere Environmental economics Environmental management Conservation of the environment Forestry and silviculture |
The oak tree was a boon companion as humans expanded their presence across much of the globe. While oak woodlands (Quercus spp.) come today in stunningly diverse forms, the stately dehesas of Spain and the dramatic oak-dominated ranchlands of California are working landscapes where cultivation and manipulation for a couple of millennia have shaped Mediterranean-type ecosystems into a profoundly modified yet productive environment that is sought-after by every manner of species.
The grazing of wildlife and livestock in oak woodlands yields a remarkable plant and animal biodiversity, creating a mosaic of habitats and visually pleasing savannas. Added products unique to Spain such as Iberian pigs and cork, and in California multiple landowner benefits, include valued ecosystem services that allow owners, visitors, and conservation supporters to experience the benefits of woodland life. With its 15 chapters a decade in the making, this handsomely illustrated book covers key topics in oak woodland policy, ecology, and management in Spain and California, presenting new research results and reviewing an existing expert literature.
Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes features in the following genres: Ecological science, the Biosphere, Environmental economics, Environmental management, Conservation of the environment, Forestry and silviculture
Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes is available in Hardback
Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes was written by Pablo Campos, Lynn Huntsinger, José L Oviedo, Paul F Starrs, Mario Díaz, Richard B Standiford, Gregorio Montero and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands
Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes has 508 pages
Yes it is part of Landscape Series series