British Plant Communities facts for kids
The British Plant Communities is a special set of five books. It was put together by John S. Rodwell and published by Cambridge University Press. These books describe all the different groups of plants, called plant communities, found in Great Britain. This information is part of something called the British National Vegetation Classification.
These books cover almost all the natural plant groups in Great Britain, but not Northern Ireland. They are very important for helping to protect plants in the country. Both experts and people who just love plants can use them. Each book starts by explaining how to study plants. It talks about how to collect information and how to understand it. Each plant community is explained in detail. The books focus on how plants live together and how they are affected by things like weather or soil.
Contents
What Are the Books About?
This series has five main books. Each one focuses on different types of plant communities.
Volume 1: Woodlands and Scrub
This book is all about trees and bushes. It covers forests, woods, and areas with dense shrubs. It was first released in 1991.
Volume 2: Mires and Heaths
This volume explores wetlands and open, shrubby areas. Mires are like bogs and swamps. Heaths are open lands with small shrubs like heather. This book also came out in 1991.
Volume 3: Grasslands and Montane Communities
This book focuses on grassy areas. It also covers plants found in mountains. These are plants that can live in cold, windy places. This volume was first published in 1992.
Volume 4: Aquatic Communities, Swamps and Tall-herb Fens
This book looks at plants that live in or near water. This includes plants in lakes, rivers, and ponds. It also covers swamps and fens, which are types of wetlands. This volume was released in 1995.
Volume 5: Maritime Communities and Vegetation of Open Habitats
The last book is about plants near the sea. It covers coastal areas and beaches. It also includes plants that grow in other open spaces. This volume was first published in 2000.
