Ecology of Riparian Forests in Japan Disturbance, Life History, and Regeneration /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Sakio, Hitoshi (Editor), Tamura, Toshikazu (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Tokyo : Springer Japan, 2008.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Ecology.; Aquatic ecology.; Plant ecology.; Forestry.; Forestry management.; Environmental management.; Life Sciences.; Plant Ecology.; Forestry Management.; Freshwater & Marine Ecology.; Environmental Management.

Riparian forests along streams and rivers are diverse in species, structure, and regeneration processes, and have important ecological functions in maintaining landscape and biodiversity. This book discusses riparian forests from subpolar to warm-temperate zones, covering headwater streams, braided...