Open Ecosystems: ecology and evolution beyond the forest edge Educational Charts for a year in the

for a year in the idyllic village of Mark on the Somerset Levels - a watery wonderland rich in nature and wildlife

and work out how far they have still to go

she was involved in a tragic incident that left three classmates dead

the 'Naxos'

and evaluating learning systems

Open Ecosystems: ecology and evolution beyond the forest edge Educational Charts for a year in theThis book explores the geography, ecology, and antiquity of 'open ecosystems', which include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They occur in climates that can support closed forest ecosystems and often form mosaics with forest patches. With the aid of remote sensing, it is now clear that open ecosystems are a global phenomenon and occur over vast areas in climates that could also support forests. This book goes beyond regional narratives and seeks