SUCCESSION FROM HEATHER MOORLAND TO BIRCH WOODLAND I EXPERIMENTAL ALTERATION OF SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD.

Authors :: Hester, A.J.
Miles, J.
Gimingham, C.H.
Source :: Journal of Ecology. Jun91, Vol. 79 Issue 2, p303. 13p.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Discusses plant community succession from heather moorland to birch woodland. Changes in species dominance; Decline of Calluna vulgaries in shaded spots; Growth of birch Betula pendula and B. pubescens; Nutrient competition between plant species.

Subjects :: *PLANT communities
*PLANT succession
*MOORS (Wetlands)
*FORESTS & forestry

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