Author: Proctor, Michael
Title: Vegetation of Britain and Ireland (New Naturalist 122)
Description: William Collins, London, 2013. First Edition, Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. 9780002201483 Another volume in the popular New Naturalist Series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland. Michael Proctor, an expert in his field, discusses the development of the landscape of Britain and Ireland from prehistoric times, including the influence of people and their agricultural practices on the vegetation. He provides a comprehensive account of all the different types of plant habitat in Britain and Ireland: from woodlands and scrubland to meadows and grasslands, from wetlands and peatlands to heaths, and from the mountain vegetation to the sea coast. He examines the history and ecology of each of these habitats, and describes the rich variety of flora found living there. The author concludes with an account of the changes to our landscape which have taken place during the twentieth century, and prospects for the future, including the effects of environmental change. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xii + 516. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. green cloth. Includes list for further reading, references & indexes (species & general). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Natural History & Resources; Botany; Nature Writing; Trees, Wildflowers & Plants; Britain/UK & Ireland; Environment & Ecology. ISBN: 0002201488. ISBN/EAN: 9780002201483. Inventory No: 4329.

Keywords: BZDB227 Natural History/Botany/Environment/New Naturalist Series/Ecology/Trees/Wildflowers/Plants/Nature Writing/Vegetation Natural History & Resources; Botany; Nature Writing; Trees, Wildflowers & Plants; Britain/UK & Ireland; Environment & Ecology. Un


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