Tools for Landscape-Scale Geobotany and Conservation

This book compiles papers presented at conferences on applied mapping for conservation and management, covering themes such as semiological bases of mapping, dynamic-catenal mapping, nature conservation, plant biodiversity, biogeography, and geosynphytosociology. It offers a comparison of methodologies used in various vegetation types worldwide and is intended for researchers, Ph.D. students, and university professors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 451 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book presents a collection of papers presented at two international conferences organized by the International Association Vegetation Science. The first conference, held in Pirenopolis, Brazil, in 2016, focused on Applied Mapping for Conservation and Management, with a particular emphasis on plant and vegetation mapping. The second conference, held in Palermo, Italy, in 2017, explored Vegetation Patterns in relation to multi-scale levels of ecological complexity, ranging from associations to geoseries.

The reports encompassed a wide range of general themes, including semiological bases of mapping, dynamic-catenal mapping, nature conservation, plant biodiversity, biogeography, and geosynphytosociology. These themes were applied to vegetation in diverse regions across the world, such as the Andes of Bolivia, California, the Kaga Coast in Japan, the Southeastern USA, Morocco, Europe (including the Carpathian Mountains, Swiss Alps, Sicily, Southern Portugal, Spain, and the French Atlantic coastal region), and more.

One of the notable advantages of this book is its ability to compare the diverse methodologies employed in studying vegetation across different parts of the world. The authors have drawn from a wide range of scientific disciplines and applied their expertise to examine vegetation in various biomes, including boreal, Mediterranean, tropical, and neotropical regions. This comparative approach provides valuable insights into the strengths and limitations of different mapping techniques and offers valuable guidance for researchers, Ph.D. students, and university professors engaged in vegetation studies.

The book is organized into five chapters, each covering a specific aspect of vegetation mapping and its applications. The first chapter provides an overview of the theoretical foundations and principles of vegetation mapping. It discusses the importance of vegetation mapping in conservation and management, the types of data used in mapping, and the various mapping techniques available. The second chapter focuses on dynamic-catenal mapping, a technique that combines remote sensing and GIS to create maps of vegetation change over time. The third chapter explores the application of vegetation mapping in nature conservation, particularly in the context of protected areas and biodiversity hotspots. The fourth chapter examines the relationship between vegetation patterns and multi-scale levels of ecological complexity, including the role of vegetation in ecosystem functioning and the development of landscape patterns. The fifth chapter discusses the use of vegetation mapping in biogeography and geosynphytosociology, exploring the spatial distribution of vegetation types and their ecological significance.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, Ph.D. students, and university professors interested in vegetation mapping and its applications. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, covering both theoretical and practical aspects, and offers insights into the latest developments and trends in vegetation science. The comparative approach employed in the book makes it particularly useful for those seeking to understand the complexities of vegetation dynamics and their relationship to ecological systems across different regions of the world.

Weight: 857g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030749491
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021