Plant Atlas 2020: Mapping Changes in the Distribution of the British and Irish Flora

P. A. Stroh, K. J. Walker, T. A. Humphrey, O. L. Pescott, and R. J. Burkmar

An authoritative two-volume overview of the distribution of the wild plants of Great Britain and Ireland

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Published (US):: Jul 11, 2023
Published (UK):: Mar 21, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Pages:: 1528
Size:: 9.5 x 12.25 in.
Illus:: 20,089 charts and graphs. 15 tables. 2,876 maps.

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Price:: $170.00/£132.00
ISBN:
Published (US):: Jul 11, 2023
Published (UK):: Mar 21, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Pages:: 1528
Size:: 9.5 x 12.25 in.
Illus:: 20,089 charts and graphs. 15 tables. 2,876 maps.

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Plant Atlas 2020 presents the results of field surveys by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, building on past atlas surveys undertaken by the Botanical Society in the early and late twentieth century. Drawing on the work of thousands of botanists who covered the entirety of Britain and Ireland between 2000 and 2019, this two-volume book features introductory chapters that provide a detailed assessment of the changes to the region’s flora over the past hundred years. Distribution maps and accompanying text and graphics display the phenology, altitudinal range, and time-series trends for 2,616 native and alien species and 247 hybrids. With more than 30 million records gathered during the project, Plant Atlas 2020 will serve as an essential resource for the study and conservation of these wild plants and their vitally important habitats for decades to come.

The most in-depth survey of British and Irish flora ever undertaken, based on more than 30 million individual records
Covers 2,616 native and alien species and 247 hybrids
Features a wealth of distribution maps and infographics, accompanied by informative text
A must-have reference book for botanists, field naturalists, conservation organizations, government agencies, and anyone interested in the diverse plant life of Great Britain and Ireland

P. A. Stroh is the scientific officer at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. K. J. Walker is head of science at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. T. A. Humphrey is the database officer at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. O. L. Pescott is a plant ecologist and data analyst at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. R. J. Burkmar is a web developer at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

"Biodiversity gain is going to be fundamental in the context, the challenges that we’re facing. It outlines those challenges and it clearly states what exactly what should be done in terms of meeting those challenges head on and moving into the future."—Ken Whelan, Mooney Goes Wild, RTÉ Radio 1

"To suggest that Plant Atlas 2020 is a formidable achievement of British and Irish field botany rather undervalues it. It has left me breathless."—Peter Marren, British Wildlife Magazine

"Extremely rich and valuable source of data and learning."—John Rodwell, Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland