Plants and Habitats: An Introduction to Common Plants and their Habitats in Britain and Ireland

Description:

2nd edition. This new edition describes 793 species: an increase of 88 compared to the first edition. The selected species are those which are common, conspicuous or useful ecological indicators; species which collectively make up most of the vegetation in Britain and Ireland. There is also a separate habitats section describing the flora, ecology and management of habitats.

It is illustrated throughout with colour photos and some line drawings. For those working with habitat classifications, National Vegetation Classification (NVC) codes are incorporated throughout, and there are summary tables cross-referencing various classifications. The book is written for a wide readership, including those working or training in subjects connected with ecology, conservation, land management, and other environmental matters. The structure and plain English writing style are also designed to help with species identification by non-specialists.