Author(s): J. F. Maxwell and Stephen Elliott
Series: Thai Studies in Biodiversity No. 5
Publisher: The Biodiversity Research and Training Program (BRT)
Year: 2001
Language: English
City: Bangkok
CONTENTS
Foreword
Preface
Abstract
Acknowledgements
Part I-A Reassessment of the Forest Types of Thailand by J. F. Maxwell
Introduction
Background
Pioneer Work
Development of Regional Forest Classifications
Rain Forests
Advantages of the New Forest Classification Scheme
Conclusions
Future Research
Eco-Pornography
Part II— The Vegetation of Doi Sutep-Pui National Park by J. F. Maxwell & Stephen Elliott
Introduction
Etymology of ‘Sutep'
Geology
Climate
Previous Botanical Research on Doi Sutep-Pui
Initial Literature on the Flora of Doi Sutep-Pui
Teak Forest and Bamboo + Deciduous Seasonal Forest
Deciduous Dipterocarp-Oak Seasonal Forest
Mixed Evergreen + Deciduous Seasonal Forest
Primary Evergreen Seasonal Forest Without Pine
Primary Evergreen Seasonal Forest With Pine
Summit Flora
Disturbed Areas and Secondary Growth
Cultivated Plants
Settlements and Home Gardens
Ornamental Plants
Comparisons Among the Forest Types
Part III—Annotated Enumeration of the Vascular Flora of Doi Sutep-Pui National Park by J. F. Maxwell
Enumeration
Summary of Collecting Results in Doi Sutep-Pui National Park (1987-2001)
New Species
New Records
Emended Descriptions/Notes
Tropophylly
Database
Part IV–Exploitation and Conservation by Stephen Elliott
Conservation Value of Doi Sutep-Pui National Park
Threats to the Botanical Diversity of Doi-Sutep-Pui National Park
Fire
Roads
Extinct Extirpated or Endangered Plant Species
Effects of Extirpation of Animal Species on Plant Communities
Current Conservation Management of Botanical Richness in the National Park
Fire Prevention
Controlling Access
Conservation and Re-introduction of Endangered or Extirpated Species
Management of Key Animal Species
Conservation Management Recommendations
Deforestation
References Cited
Photographs
Index of Taxa
