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Ecology of Angola: Terrestrial Biomes and Ecoregions

Autor Brian John Huntley
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 8 mar 2023
This open access book richly illustrates the first, and comprehensive, account of the country’s biomes and ecoregions, the driving forces that account for their diversity and vulnerability, and the ecological principles that provide an understanding of the patterns and processes that have shaped landscapes, ecoregions, and ecosystems. Angola encompasses the greatest diversity of terrestrial biomes and is the second richest in terms of ecoregions, of any African country. Yet its biodiversity and the structure and functioning of its ecosystems are largely undocumented. The author draws on personal field observations from over 50 years of involvement in ecological and conservation studies in Angola and across Southern Africa. The vast recent literature published by researchers in neighboring, better resourced countries provides depth to the accounts of ecological principles and processes relevant to Angola and thus contributing to the understanding and sustainable management of its natural resources.
 

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783031189258
ISBN-10: 3031189256
Pagini: 459
Ilustrații: XIX, 459 p. 220 illus., 170 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 mm
Ediția:1st ed. 2023
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland

Cuprins

Introduction.- Biomes: Concepts, Characteristics and Terminology.- Profiles of Angola’s Biomes and Ecoregiens.- Landscapes: Geology, Hydrology and Geomorphology.

Notă biografică

Brian John Huntley is a retired professor and conservation scientist from South Africa who helped to develop and transform African national parks. He played a big role in expanding the National Botanical Institute (later SANBI) to become an authoritative repository on South African flora and fauna. As an independent expert, he was a consultant for agencies and international organizations, including the United Nations, with regard to nature conservation. He himself took part in multiple conservation projects around Africa.

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This open access book richly illustrates the first, and comprehensive, account of the country’s biomes and ecoregions, the driving forces that account for their diversity and vulnerability, and the ecological principles that provide an understanding of the patterns and processes that have shaped landscapes, ecoregions, and ecosystems. Angola encompasses the greatest diversity of terrestrial biomes and is the second richest in terms of ecoregions, of any African country. Yet its biodiversity and the structure and functioning of its ecosystems are largely undocumented. The author draws on personal field observations from over 50 years of involvement in ecological and conservation studies in Angola and across Southern Africa. The vast recent literature published by researchers in neighboring, better resourced countries provides depth to the accounts of ecological principles and processes relevant to Angola and thus contributing to the understanding and sustainable management of its natural resources.
 

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Presents a unique comprehensive account of the diversity and vulnerability of the terrestrial ecosystems of Angola Provides an African perspective on ecology from 20 years of literature Focuses on one biodiverse African country: Angola Is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access