Vegetation Mitteleuropas mit den Alpen

The current comprehensive overview of the vegetation ecology of Central Europe, now in the fully revised and significantly expanded 6th edition! This handbook addresses the natural spatial and phytogeographical foundations of Central Europe, as well as the development under human influence over the last 7000 years in the fields of vegetation and site science, ecophysiology, population ecology, ecosystem research, and conservation biology. A focus is placed on current environmental pressures and the resulting high dynamics of communities in today's world. With around 1000 well-explained illustrations and tables, a revised version of the indicator values of Central European plants, 5300 literature citations, and an extensive index. An indispensable reference work and textbook for students and researchers in ecology, forestry, and agricultural sciences.