Elias, P., 1983, Ecological and social functions of vegetation, in: Ekológia (CSSR), 2, 1
- Author : Elias, P.
- Year : 1983
- Journal/Series : Ekológia (CSSR)
- Volume Number (ANNUAL: Counting Volumes of the Year shown above) : 1
- Volume Number (CONSECUTIVE: Counting all Volumes of this Journal ever published) : 2
- Pages : 93-104
- Abstract in English : This paper deals with the general classification of vegetation functions in the landscape. The author distinguished two basis groups of functions. Ecological functions are considered in systems of ecological relationships and they are important for the existence of natural ecosystems. They do not depend on man and his egotistical requirements. Social functions of vegetation are considered in the system of social relationships. They are product of the society’s need and make use of the properties and effects of vegetation. The exhibit anthropocentric features.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: vegetation, ecological functions, social functions.