Vegetation composition and structure of forest patches along urban-rural gradients

Wayne C. Zipperer; G.R. Guntenspergen

doi:10.1017/cbo9780511609763.018

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Vegetation composition and structure of forest patches along urban-rural gradients

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Authors:

Wayne C. Zipperer, G.R. Guntenspergen

Year:

2009

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511609763.018

Source:

In: McDonnell, M.J.; Hahns, A.K.; Breuste, J.H., eds. Ecology of Cities and Towns. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 274-286.

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Abstract

The urban landscape is highly altered by human activities and is a mosaic of different land covers and land uses. Imbedded in this are forest patches of different origins (Zipperer et al .• 1997). How these patches influence and are influenced by the urban landscape is of ecological importance when managing the urban forest for ecosystem goods and services.

Citation

Zipperer, W.C.; Guntenspergen, G.R. 2009. Vegetation composition and structure of forest patches along urban-rural gradients. In: McDonnell, M.J.; Hahns, A.K.; Breuste, J.H., eds. Ecology of Cities and Towns. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 274-286.