Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands

Mueller-Dombois and the late F.R. Fosberg are recognized as the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of Pacific islands. This book is a majesterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. These islands encompass a vast range of climate, geography and geology. The authors' great efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive format will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation bio...