Ecology of Central European Forests

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Focusing on the ecology of Central Europe's plant cover, this comprehensive handbook examines 7000 years of human impact across multiple countries. It synthesizes extensive research, featuring 5500 references and nearly 1000 figures and tables, across 26 chapters. Volume I emphasizes forests and scrub vegetation, analyzing tree flora ecology, while Volume II covers non-forest habitats like grasslands and urban vegetation. The work also addresses the effects of over-use, pollution, and climate change, alongside conservation challenges in the region.