First published in 2005. Although most of the wealth of Saudi Arabia's flora lies in the wetter and hilly south-west of the country, the sand seas are covered by a relatively diverse range of plant species, with several distinctive plant communities. This is the first book to consider and analyse, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the patterns, nature, and communities of the vegetation of the sand seas, using new techniques. The result is a sound, complete and readable analysis of the vegetation of the sand seas, and one which will be of particular use to biogeographers, ecologists, environmental scientists, planners, conservationists, and those interested in the preservation of Saudi Arabia's natural heritage.
By:
David Watts, Abdulatif H. Al-Nafie Imprint: Kegan Paul Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Spine: 234mm
Weight: 453g ISBN:9780710306197 ISBN 10: 0710306199 Pages: 184 Publication Date:02 August 2005 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
David Watts was Professor of Geography at the University of Hull. Abdulalif H. AI-Nafie is Professor of Geography at the Islamic University of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud, in Riyadh.