The Cerrados of Brazil : Ecology and Natural History of a Neotropical Savanna

While the imperiled Brazilian rainforest has been the focus of considerable international media attention and conservation efforts, the massive grasslands of Brazil - known as the cerrados - which cover roughly a quarter of its land surface and are among the most threatened regions in South America, have received little notice.

This text brings together leading researchers on the area to produce a detailed account of the natural history and ecology of the cerrado/savanna ecosystem.