Ecology of Central European Non-Forest Vegetation: Coastal to Alpine, Natural to Man-Made Habitats

Focusing on the ecology of Central Europe's plant cover, this comprehensive two-volume handbook examines 7000 years of human impact across several countries, including Germany and Poland. It features a detailed literature review with 5500 references and nearly 1000 illustrations. Volume I explores forests and scrub vegetation, analyzing tree flora ecology, while Volume II covers non-forest types like grasslands and urban vegetation. The work also addresses the effects of over-use, pollution, and climate change, highlighting conservation challenges and ecosystem dynamics.