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The position of Sumatra as a link between continental South East Asia and the other main Sunda islands has attracted the attention of naturalists and explorers for many centuries, but the biological richness of the island has been somewhat neglected. This volume gives a critical appraisal of the methods used in vegetation survey in the tropics, and in the utilization of geomorphology, pedology, and climatology in preparing sampling procedures for the vegetation. The proposed small-scale eco-floristic physiographical classification forms the basis for future monitoring of deforestation. A study of relationships between biophysical gradients and forest types, floristic mosaics and vegetation dynamics has enabled Laumonier to identify future study sites using phyto-ecological criteria. Considerable information is incorporated on the structure, flora and ecological characteristics of a surprising diversity of vegetation types. The nature and diversity of Sumatran tropical forests appears to have been insufficiently understood, leading the author to surmise that the actual modelling of forest function is premature in most cases, and that future research programmes are needed in Sumatra, if a proper balance is to be found between agricultural development and nature conservation.

Table of Contents:
1. Methodology.- Critical review of the main methods used for vegetation mapping and vegetation studies in the tropics.- Method used for vegetation classification and analysis during the present survey.- 2. Physical environment and physiographic classification of the vegetation.- Geomorphology, geology and pedology.- Bioclimates.- Rainfall patterns in Sumatra.- Physiographic classification of the vegetation.- 3. History of the vegetation and phytogeography.- History of the vegetation.- Phytogeography of Malesia.- Phytogeography of Sumatra.- 4. Vegetation and forest types.- A short cartographical analysis of the main plant formations of Sumatra.- Plant formations in lowland swamp areas (alt. < 15 m).- Plant formations of the plains and piedmonts (drained soils at low elevation, 2500 m).- Agroforestry formations.- 5. Conclusions and perspectives.- 6. References.- 7. Species index.- 8. Appendix I. List of available maps used for the present study..- II. Legend and planimetry of the vegetation maps..- III.Ecological vegetation maps.(Color Plates).


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780792337614
  • Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: Kluwer Academic Publishers
  • Height: 260 mm
  • No of Pages: 225
  • Series Title: 22 Geobotany
  • ISBN-10: 0792337611
  • Publisher Date: 28 Feb 1997
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 195 mm


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