Temperate ecosystems

SKW's course powerpoints

• the Koeppen system: world biomes classification

• climate controls: the main determinant of biome geography

• succession generally

• subclimax, plagioclimax and conservation

• Frans Vera and the Oostvardersplassen (OVP)

• ecosystem energetics: trophic levels, GPP & NPP

Biome case studies

• Carpathian Forests - Jonathan George, Laurence Blackwell-Thale

• The Tarkine - Calum Williams, Andrew Reilly

• Redwood State and National Parks - Josh Rosenberg, Charles Yuen

• Caledonian Pine Forest - Tim Page, David Russell

• Komi Virgin Forests - Hugo Ou, Colin Hui

• Hortobagy Puszta - Alex Blakes, Chris Wolstenholme

• Kansas Tall-grass Prairie - James Thomas, Ed Thomas

• Kalmykia Steppe - Kieran Doolabh, Rob Selwyn