Nature Guide to the Northern Forest: Exploring The Ecology Of The Forests Of New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, And Maine - Softcover

Marchand, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934028428 ISBN 13: 9781934028421

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2010

Synopsis

Part field guide, part natural history narrative, The Northern Forest will help you identify and understand the complex influences that shape the flora and fauna of northern New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine woods. Readable and enlightening, this book explores topics such as human's influence on the history of the wild, adaptation of species at high elevations, the turning of the seasons, winter, and climate change. Includes illustrations and photographs to help readers identify plants and animals.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Part field guide, part natural history narrative, Nature Guide to the Northern Forest will help you identify and understand the complex influences that shape the flora and fauna of the New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine woods. Readable and enlightening, this book explores topics such as humans' influence on the history of the wild, adaptation of species at high elevations, fall colors, winter months, and climate change. Includes illustrations and photographs to help readers identify key plants and animals.

About the Author

Peter J. Marchand is a field biologist who studies forest, tundra, and desert landscapes. He is the author of "Autumn: A Season of Change", "Nature Guide to the Northern Forest", "Life in the Cold" and "The Bare-toed Vaquero". He lives in Penrose, Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1934028428
• ISBN 13: 9781934028421
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192