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Important Bird Areas of Nevada - Softcover

D. E. McIvor

 
9780970343826: Important Bird Areas of Nevada
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0970343825 ISBN 13: 9780970343826
Publisher: Lahontan Audubon Society, 2005

Synopsis

Nevada s Important Bird Areas Program is part of a worldwide effort to identify and recognize the best remaining habitats for birds. Birds are an excellent barometer of the health of our natural world. Through constructive and collaborative partnerships, the Lahontan Audubon Society, the National Audubon Society, and BirdLife International are working with state and local partners to preserve and enhance bird habitats while meeting the needs of the landowner. This book formalizes the selection of Nevada s Important Bird Areas and introduces these landscapes to birders, citizen-scientists, land managers, and land owners. The book contains detailed descriptions of each site, information about why sites were selected, and suggestions for ways to help protect their value for birds. For avid bird watchers the book also contains information to guide visitors to those areas that welcome birders. And for all who care about the future of Nevada s birds, this is an essential reference.

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About the Author

Don McIvor is the Nevada Director of Bird Conservation, a joint position between the Lahontan Audubon Society and the National Audubon Society. Don holds a BA in Environmental Sciences (University of Virginia) and an MS in Wildlife Ecology (Utah State University). His previous publications include Birding Utah (Falcon Press), and numerous popular magazine articles and photo publications.

From the Inside Flap

Nevada s Important Bird Areas Program is part of a worldwide effort to identify and recognize the best remaining habitats for birds. Birds are an excellent barometer of the health of our natural world. Through constructive and collaborative partnerships, the Lahontan Audubon Society, the National Audubon Society, and BirdLife International are working with state and local partners to preserve and enhance bird habitats while meeting the needs of the landowner. This book formalizes the selection of Nevada s Important Bird Areas and introduces these landscapes to birders, citizen-scientists, land managers, and land owners. The book contains detailed descriptions of each site, information about why sites were selected, and suggestions for ways to help protect their value for birds. For avid bird watchers the book also contains information to guide visitors to those areas that welcome birders. And for all who care about the future of Nevada s birds, this is an essential reference.

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Publisher
Lahontan Audubon Society
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0970343825
ISBN 13 
9780970343826
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
160