Canopy Arthropod Research in Europe: basic and applied studies from the high frontier

Description:

In contrast to tropical ecosystems, in temperate zones the importance of canopy ecology is underestimated. Temperate forest canopies contain a diverse arthropod fauna, including specialized and endangered species and even species new to science. Species and guild compositions of canopy arthropods in European forests are not yet described sufficiently, and many functional aspects of temperate forests are still not fully understood. This book summarizes research on diversity, function, structure and dynamics of canopy arthropods as well as aspects of nature conservation and application of scientific results to forestry and management practice