ABSTRACT

Woodland habitats explores the history and ecology of British woodland and explains why they a re such a valuable resource. It examines the wide range of different types of woodland habitats and the typical species that live within them. It offers a practical guide to all the key woodland issues including: *conservation and management * coppicing * grazing in woodlands * fire breaks * recreation * management for game * pasture woodland and commercial forestry Woodland Habitats also includes a guide to notable sites with location maps and illustrations, suggested practical projects and a full glossary of terms.

chapter 1|19 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|67 pages

THE ECOLOGY OF WOODLAND HABITATS

chapter 3|64 pages

MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

chapter 4|23 pages

CASE STUDIES

chapter 5|15 pages

PRACTICAL WORK