Geo-ecology and the conservation management of sensitive upland landscapes in Scotland

Landscape sensitivity : principles and applications in northern cool temperate environments

Auteurs :
GORDON, J.E.
BRAZIER, V.
THOMPSON, D.B.A.
HORSFIELD, D.
THOMAS, M.F.

Description :
The concept of geomorphological sensitivity provides a useful starting point for identifying sensitive upland landscapes. This paper develops a geo-ecological pespective which unites both habitat and ecological dependencies in fragile upland environments, and provides a framework for developing conservation management.


Type de document :
Congrès

Source :
Conference on Landscape Sensitivity, Stirling, Royaume-Uni, 1999-09-02, Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 2001, vol. 42, n°. 2-4, p. 323-332, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 46 ref.

Date :
2001

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena