Lagoa Santa and the Vegetation of the Brazilian Cerrados - Eugênio Warming and Mário G. Ferri

Lagoa Santa and the Vegetation of the Brazilian Cerrados - Eugênio Warming and Mário G. Ferri

Lagoa Santa and the Vegetation of the Brazilian Cerrados

By Eugênio Warming and Mário G. Ferri

A Comprehensive Guide to the Unique Ecosystem of the Brazilian Cerrados

The Brazilian Cerrados is a vast and diverse ecosystem that covers over 2 million square kilometers of central Brazil. It is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, including many species that are found nowhere else on Earth.

In this comprehensive guide, Eugênio Warming and Mário G. Ferri provide a detailed overview of the Cerrados, from its geology and climate to its plant and animal life. They also discuss the history of human interaction with the Cerrados, and the threats that it faces today.

A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in the Cerrados

Lagoa Santa and the Vegetation of the Brazilian Cerrados is a must-read for anyone interested in the Cerrados. It is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to this unique ecosystem, and it is beautifully illustrated with photographs and drawings.

Here are just a few of the things you'll learn from this book:

  • The geology and climate of the Cerrados
  • The plant and animal life of the Cerrados
  • The history of human interaction with the Cerrados
  • The threats that the Cerrados faces today
  • How you can help to protect the Cerrados

Order your copy of Lagoa Santa and the Vegetation of the Brazilian Cerrados today!

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
    • The Cerrados: A Brief Overview
    • The Importance of the Cerrados
  • The Geology and Climate of the Cerrados
    • The Geology of the Cerrados
    • The Climate of the Cerrados
  • The Plant and Animal Life of the Cerrados
    • The Plant Life of the Cerrados
    • The Animal Life of the Cerrados
  • The History of Human Interaction with the Cerrados
    • The Early History of Human Interaction with the Cerrados
    • The Modern History of Human Interaction with the Cerrados
  • The Threats that the Cerrados Faces Today
    • The Threats to the Cerrados
    • What Can Be Done to Protect the Cerrados
  • Conclusion
    • The Future of the Cerrados

About the Authors

Eugênio Warming was a Danish botanist who is considered to be one of the founders of plant ecology. He was the first scientist to study the Cerrados in detail, and his work laid the foundation for all subsequent research on this ecosystem.

Mário G. Ferri is a Brazilian botanist who has spent over 40 years studying the Cerrados. He is a leading expert on the plant life of the Cerrados, and he has published numerous books and articles on this topic.

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Lagoa Santa and the Vegetation of the Brazilian Cerrados is available from all major booksellers. Order your copy today and start exploring this unique and fascinating ecosystem!