European Wood-pastures in Transition - A Social-ecological ApproachPaperback
European Wood-pastures in Transition - A Social-ecological ApproachPaperback Wood-pastures are important elements of European cultural identity and have an exceptional ecological value, yet they are…
Specifikacia European Wood-pastures in Transition - A Social-ecological ApproachPaperback
European Wood-pastures in Transition - A Social-ecological ApproachPaperback
Wood-pastures are important elements of European cultural identity and have an exceptional ecological value, yet they are in decline all over Europe. It provides a new perspective, using a social-ecological framework to explore social and ecological values, governing institutions, threats and conservation approaches. The structure of wood-pastures is strongly influenced by grazing and multiple other land uses and by local and regional environmental conditions.This book examines the diverse expressions of wood-pastures across Europe.
Case studies are included from North-Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe.Written by renowned scholars and conservationists, the book contributes to It explores the major drivers of decline, which are shown to be related to accelerated cultural, institutional and developmental changes occurring across Europe over the past century.