{"product_id":"9788490341971","title":"Guide to the Shrubs of the Catalan Countries","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuide to the shrubs of the Catalan Countries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is presented as a classic reference for all nature lovers who wish to identify and understand the main shrubs of the Catalan Countries. With detailed classification keys and descriptions of 150 native species, illustrated with drawings and photographs, the guide becomes a practical tool for getting to know the understory vegetation. More than a simple identification manual, it offers the keys to interpret the landscape, value it, and contribute to its conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide focuses on the study and identification of native shrubs of the Catalan Countries, a plant group fundamental to defining many natural communities. The author, Ramon Pascual Lluvià, offers a classification system based on dichotomous keys, which allow the reader to distinguish between species in a progressive and reliable manner. The work describes 150 species, detailing their morphological characteristics, habitat, and distribution. Each entry is accompanied by graphic material (drawings and photographs) to facilitate visual recognition in the field. The book not only teaches how to name the shrubs, but also explains their role in ecosystems such as the mountain pine forest with rhododendron, the oak forest with boxwood, or the holm oak forest with laurustinus, helping to understand the complexity of the plant landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification of native shrubs of the Catalan Countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical classification keys for field use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of 150 species with illustrations and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between shrubs and landscape plant communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConservation and appreciation of the natural environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is recommended for amateur naturalists, hikers, biology or environmental science students, and anyone with an interest in field botany. It is especially useful for those who want to go beyond simple observation and need a reliable tool to identify shrubs during their outings in nature. It is also a valuable resource for educators and leisure activity leaders who wish to impart knowledge about local vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical and progressive method for identifying 150 species of shrubs without the need for advanced prior knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClear visual and textual classification keys that facilitate fieldwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge about the ecological role of shrubs in the most representative ecosystems of the Catalan Countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tool for interpreting the landscape and understanding the importance of conserving native vegetation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pascual Lluvià, Ramon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Botany and plant sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Field Guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 347 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is consolidated as a benchmark within the \"Field Guides\" collection of Cossetània Edicions, thanks to its combination of botanical rigor and accessibility. The use of dichotomous keys and detailed illustrations makes it an effective tool for both beginners and users with some experience. Its focus on the relationship between shrubs and landscape provides added value, as it is not limited to identification but fosters a deeper understanding of the natural environment. It is a highly recommended work for anyone wanting to get started or delve deeper into the knowledge of the shrub flora of the Catalan Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405179674971,"sku":"9788490341971","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034197.jpg?v=1781824755","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490341971","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}