The Woodlands

Van Auken, Oscar: Western North American Juniperus Communities A Dynamic Vegetation Type, Springer-Verlag GmbH, Dezember 2007 ISBN: 0387340025
In North America Juniperus woodlands occupy approximately 55 million hectares, an area larger than the state of Texas. Various species of Juniperus have been increasing in density and are expanding into associated grasslands, reducing the size of the grasslands. The reason for the Juniperus expansion is highly debated, but has important implications for global change and fire regime studies. Western North American Juniperus Communities addresses various aspects of the biology, ecology, and management of Juniperus woodlands and savannas, by synthesizing past, current, and proposed future research. The book will provide professionals with a solid background in Juniperus ecosystems, enabling them to manage the communities for maximum sustained productivity and diversity. Although the book focuses on Juniperus communities in North America, a discussion of other regions and larger research implications is included as well. TOC:Introduction and overview of Juniperus woodlands.- Modern distribution of Juniperus communities.- The historical distribution and abundance of Juniperus in North America.- The distribution of Juniperus woodlands in relation to landform.- Structure of Juniperus woodlands.- Canopy/intercanopy patterns in woodlands: interrelationships between structure and function.- Comparison of the understory vegetation of Juniperus woodlands.- Ecological consequences of the displacement of native grassland by Juniperus.- Changes in nitrogen cycling dynamics following Juniperus encroachment into tallgrass prairie.- Influence of Juniperus plants on ecosystem processes in subtropical savannas.- Rainfall partitioning and water use within Juniperus canopies.- Juniperus seedling response to water stress and recovery.- Juniperus and the water cycle: a state of our knowledge.- The combined influence of grazing, fire and herbaceous productivity on Juniperus-grass interactions.- Ecological consequences of using prescribed fire and herbivory to manage Juniperus encroachment.- Biodiversity consequences of Juniperus expansion into Great Plains ecosystems.- Reversing the woodland steady state: vegetation responses during restoration of Juniperus-dominated grasslands with chaining and fire.- Conclusions: present understanding and future research needs and direction of study of Juniperus woodlands.<

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Taylor, Barbara; Whalley, Paul: Butterflies and Moths (from the "Firefly Pocket Guides" series) - Fully Illustrated in Colour, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada Firefly Books, Limited 1996
ISBN: 189556591X Near Fine

-----Pocket size soft cover, with french flaps, 160 pages, no names. Contents include: How to use this book / Intro to Butterflies and Moths / Buterflies and moths / Types of moths / Types of butterflies / Wings and flight / Senses / Feeding and drinking / Life-cycle / Survival / Friends and foes / Environmental change / Habitats / Temperate Woodlands / About the habitat / Conifer forests / Eucalyptus woodlands / Northern broadleaf / Woodland clearings / Fritillaries and Checkerspots / Tropical Rain Forests / About the habitat / Africa / Asia and Australasia / Central and South America / Morphos and Birdwings / Tropical moths / Wetlands / About the habitat / Tropical wetlands / Temperate wetlands / Coppers and Swallowatails / Grasslands and Barrens / habitat / Coastal regions / Savanna and bush / Temperate grasslands / Fields, parks, and gardens / Skippers / Day-flying moths / Whites and Sulphurs / Dry Regions and Caves / habitat / Dry regions / Caves / Arctic and Mountains / Habitat / Arctic and tundra / Mountain moorlands / Mountain forest / Alpine meadows / Blues / Reference Section / Classification / Amazing facts / Habitats under threat / Observing / Rearing / Butterfly garden / Recources / Glossary / Common and scientific names / index. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock photo Reprint Soft Cover 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall

[SW: BUTTERFLIES MOTHS, -----Pocket size soft cover, with french flaps, 160 pages, no names. Contents include: How to use this book / Intro to Butterflies and Moths / Buterflies and moths / Types of moths / Types of butterflies / Wings and flight / Senses / Feeding and drinking / Life-cycle / Survival / Friends and foes / Environmental change / Habitats / Temperate Woodlands / About the habitat / Conifer forests / Eucalyptus woodlands / Northern broadleaf / Woodland clearings / Fritillaries and Checkerspots / Tropical Rain Forests / About the habitat / Africa / Asia and Australasia / Central and South America / Morphos and Birdwings / Tropical moths / Wetlands / About the habitat / Tropical wetlands / Temperate wetlands / Coppers and Swallowatails / Grasslands and Barrens / habitat / Coastal regions / Savanna and bush / Temperate grasslands / Fields, parks, and gardens / Skippers / Day-flying moths / Whites and Sulphurs / Dry Regions and Caves / habitat / Dry regions / Caves / Arctic and Mountains / Habitat / Arctic and tundra / Mountain moorlands / Mountain forest / Alpine meadows / Blues / Reference Section / Classification / Amazing facts / Habitats under threat / Observing / Rearing / Butterfly garden / Recources / Glossary / Common and scientific names / index. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock Photo, Butterflies and Moths (from the "Firefly Pocket Guides" series) - Fully Illustrated in Colour , Taylor, Barbara; Whalley, Paul Reference]

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Young, James A.; Budy, Jerry: Endless Tracks in the Woods, Sarasota, FL Crestline Publishing 1989 ; fester Einband / hard cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 0912612282
0912612282 Near Fine

308 pages including index. Profusely illustrated with archival black and white photographs of early logging equipment. "In terms of plant succession, the imprint of the shoes of tracklaying tractors in the woods are truly endless tracks in the woods. This book is written for those who wish to appreciate the woodlands of North America and to more fully participate in the management of such areas by acquiring additional historical perspective on how our current woodland landscapes have evolved." - from Introduction. Chapters include: Steam Tractors; Best and Holt Steam Wheel Tractors; Lombard Log Hauler; Logging with Big Wheels; Holt Tractor Company; C.L. Best Tractor Company; Cletrac; The Remainder of the Cast - Tracklaying manufacturers Besides Best and Holt 1920; War, Labor, Strife and Productivity; Caterpillar Tractor Company; The Competition - Allis Chalmers and International Harvester; Auxilliary Equipment for the Transportation of logs with Tracklaying Tractors; Stand Damage - The First Crisis in Logging with Tracklaying Tractors; Bulldozers; Scrapers; Motor Trucks for Hauling Logs; Tracked Loaders. Clean, bright and unmarked. Very light wear. Some bumping to two corners. Excellent copy of this work which is guaranteed to thrill the souls of early logging buffs. First Edition No Jacket Hard Cover 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; First Edition

[SW: Logging United States MacHinery History Log Transportation Tractors Industry Development Technology Crestline Series 308 pages including index. Written for those who wish to appreciate the woodlands of North America and to more fully participate in the management of such areas by acquiring additioinal perspective on how our current woodland landscapes have evolved. Chapters include: Steam Tractors; Best and Holt Steam Wheel Tractors; Lombard Log Hauler; Logging with Big Wheels; Holt Tractor Company; C.L. Best Tractor Company; Cletrac; The Remainder of the Cast - Tracklaying manufacturers Besides Best and Holt 1920; War, Labor, Strife and Productivity; Caterpillar Tractor Company; The Competition - Allis Chalmers and International Harverter; Auxilliary Equipment for the Transportation of logs with Tracklaying Tractors; Stand Damage - The First Crisis in Logging with Tracklaying Tractors; Bulldozers; Scrapers; Motor Trucks for Hauling Logs; Tracked Loaders. Profusely illustrated. Front endpaper removed. Usual library markings. Above average wear. Despite its heavy wear, this volume is guaranteed to make fascinating reading for anyone interested the development of logging machinery. 308 pages including index. Profusely illustrated with archival black and white photographs of early logging equipment. "In terms of plant succession, the imprint of the shoes of tracklaying tractors in the woods are truly endless tracks in the woods. This book is written for those who wish to appreciate the woodlands of North America and to more fully participate in the management of such areas by acquiring additional historical perspective on how our current woodland landscapes have evolved." - from Introduction. Chapters include: Steam Tractors; Best and Holt Steam Wheel Tractors; Lombard Log Hauler; Logging with Big Wheels; Holt Tractor Company; C.L. Best Tractor Company; Cletrac; The Remainder of the Cast - Tracklaying manufacturers Besides Best and Holt 1920; War, Labor, Strife and Productivity; Caterpillar Tractor Company; The Competition - Allis Chalmers and International Harvester; Auxilliary Equipment for the Transportation of logs with Tracklaying Tractors; Stand Damage - The First Crisis in Logging with Tracklaying Tractors; Bulldozers; Scrapers; Motor Trucks for Hauling Logs; Tracked Loaders. Clean, bright and unmarked. Very light wear. Some bumping to two corners. Excellent copy of this work which is guaranteed to thrill the souls of early logging buffs. Young, James A.; Budy, Jerry Endless Tracks in the Woods Cat Track]

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ANON. The Conservation Review, Webb & Bower 1985 1985 ISBN: 0863500374

Hardback B I N D I N G : Brown boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 10" x 7¾". 175pp. N O T E S: Introduction by David Bellamy & David Shreeve. [Illustrated with black and white photographs.] C O N D I T I O N : Good. A reasonable reading copy only. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. First blank lightly soiled with a child's scribbling on. Text complete, clean and tight else if slightly tanned at the margins of the leaves.

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