Great European Forests
Publisher
:
JC Lattès
Parution date
:
2000
EAN
:
9782709620970
Description
This is a passionate and exhaustive work on the history and future of European forests. World-renowned scientist Jacques Brosse explains why certain species originated in Eastern or Northern Europe and others in the South or West; he then touches on the environmental factors that determined their subsequent migration paths. One chapter is devoted to the ecology of forests, their climates, animal life, and current ecological states, and another discusses the distinctive characteristics of mountain and Mediterranean forests, complete with a list of species found in Europe. The book closes with a detailed guide for excursions through the most beautiful forests of Europe and a glossary of arboreal vocabulary. Illustrations.
Author
Jacques Brosse : Jacques Brosse has published several books on trees, including Le Larousse des arbres et arbustes. He was awarded the Grand Prix de Littérature by the Académie française for his work.
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