The Impact of Human Use Upon the Chisos Basin and Adjacent Lands - Hardcover

Paul D. Whitson

 
9780366333318: The Impact of Human Use Upon the Chisos Basin and Adjacent Lands
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0366333313 ISBN 13: 9780366333318
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

This book examines human impact on the Chisos Basin and adjacent lands within Big Bend National Park. The author evaluates the impact of camping, roads, horse usage, and other activities on the area's vegetation, after first considering the geologic and climatologic factors that influence its natural condition. Comparing present vegetation on various substrates and exposures to a hypothetical pristine state, the author discusses themes of denudation, alteration, and creation, demonstrating how human use can both harm and improve an ecosystem. The book also discusses the impact of human activity on Boot Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and Cattail Falls. It concludes with recommendations for rehabilitating the basin and mitigating future environmental impact, emphasizing the need to balance human enjoyment with the preservation of the park's natural beauty.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0366333313
ISBN 13 
9780366333318
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
110

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