THE POTENTIAL NATURAL VEGETATION OF IRELAND
Abstrak
Abstract:A map of the potential natural vegetation of Ireland is presented. The concept of potential natural vegetation is briefly outlined, followed by a consideration of the factors affecting its development: these include climate, soil type, vegetation history, land use and biotic factors. This is followed by a brief overview of present day vegetation. Literature sources and methods used in the compilation of the map precede the man body of the text, which consists of a description of twenty vegetation units. The vegetation units, which fall within six Formations or Formation Complexes, include nine forest units, five mire units, two heath units, two sand dune units and one each of salt marsh and polder units. Minor vegetation types are also considered briefly. In conclusion, the general distribution and character of Irish potential natural vegetation and its relationship with the rest of Europe is discussed.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (1)
J. Cross
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2022
- Bahasa
- en
- Total Sitasi
- 37×
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.3318/BIOE.2006.106.2.65
- Akses
- Open Access ✓