A first for British uplands
This month sees the eagerly anticipated publication of the
first comprehensive, single book on plant communities in the
British uplands. An Illustrated Guide to British Upland Vegetation
has been written by a team comprising some of the most experienced
upland field botanists and ecologists in the UK. It brings together
all of the upland communities described in the National Vegetation
Classifiaction together with a number of previously undescribed
assemblages of plant species.
The book is the outcome of many years of field work in the
British uplands, much of it supported by the UK Government
conservation agencies.
- A key enables the user to classify vegetation in the field
- Each vegetation type is described clearly and vividly
- Detailed sections on ecology, conservation and management are
given for each community
- Up-to-date distribution maps provide many new localities for
communities.
This will be an indispensable guide for ecologists, surveyors,
land managers, conservation bodies, universities and
colleges.
Professor Charles Gimingham, University of Aberdeen, commented
that "this book is an outstanding companion and rich information
source for all whose occupations and interests lead them to the
upland".
An illustrated guide to British Upland Vegetation is
available through
NHBS Ltd, price £25. A
discounted price of £15 is available to students, with proof of
student status.