VEGETATION ANALYSIS OF UPLAND BURREN GRASSLANDS OF CONSERVATION INTEREST

This study addresses the classification of grassland and heath communities found within the Burren uplands of Co. Clare and identifies threats to their integrity. Quadrats were taken on a range of sites, focusing on semi-natural, upland grassland and heath of conservation interest. Before analysis,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. - Royal Irish Academy, 1993. - 109B(2009), 1, Seite 11-33
1. Verfasser: Parr, Sharon (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: O'Donovan, Grace, Ward, Stephen, Finn, John A.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy
Schlagworte:Biological sciences Physical sciences
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