The Guayana Highlands in northeastern tropical America, rising from lowland rain forests and savannas up to 3000 m elevation, are characterized by ancient tablelands called tepuis. The peatlands that developed on the tepuis constitute unique and fascinating ecosystems and are the focus of this volume, which starts with an overview of tropical and subtropical peats, followed by an introduction to the geo-ecological features of the Guayana region as a whole, with special emphasis on the diversity of the vegetation cover from ...
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The Guayana Highlands in northeastern tropical America, rising from lowland rain forests and savannas up to 3000 m elevation, are characterized by ancient tablelands called tepuis. The peatlands that developed on the tepuis constitute unique and fascinating ecosystems and are the focus of this volume, which starts with an overview of tropical and subtropical peats, followed by an introduction to the geo-ecological features of the Guayana region as a whole, with special emphasis on the diversity of the vegetation cover from lowlands to uplands to highlands. The core subject centers on the properties and dating of the peat deposits and the interpretation of the chronological record in terms of past environmental changes. The well illustrated book will appeal to a broad range of scientists interested in tropical highland peats, including quaternarists, soil scientists, geomorphologists, geographers, geologists, ecologists, botanists, hydrologists, conservationists, and land use planners.
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Edition:
2011, Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Add this copy of Peatlands of the Western Guayana Highlands, Venezuela: to cart. $168.69, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2011 by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K.
Edition:
2011, Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Publisher:
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Published:
2011
Language:
English
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11163981857
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New. Print on demand Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color. Ecological Studies . XVII, 295 p. 120 illus., 45 illus. in color. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
