Northwestern California is mainly known for its majestic redwood forests and incomparable coastline, but there is much more in its rich biota and scenery. The forests are part of the most diverse temperate coniferous forest in the world. Rugged mountains, numerous lakes, wilderness areas, and wild rivers attract outdoor enthusiasts and geologists came here to refine the theory of plate tectonics. Distilling a vast amount of knowledge, this book is the starting point for anyone who wants to explore the biological and geographical richness of northwestern California. John O. Sawyer describes the famous forests and varied landscapes from a geographic perspective. He explains its long geological history and the changing roles of fire and land use. The result of a lifetime of work, his rich narrative illustrates how the region, in many ways the least modified portion of the state, is a place where plants and animals have been shielded from extinction. Sawyer documents the restoration of dunes and forests, the control of nonnative plant invasions, and innovative approaches to restoring rivers so they can support thriving fisheries.
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PrefacePrologue
The Klamath: Land of Mountains and Canyons
The North Coast: Land of Towering Trees
High and Low: Looking for Patterns in Vegetation
Beyond the Ancient Meeting Ground
Regimes of Fire
Agents of Change
The Status of Northwest California Today
Northwest California’s Biological Future
Selected Readings
Index of Plant Names
General Index
Plates follow page 128.
Об авторе
John O. Sawyer is Professor of Botany, Emeritus, at Humboldt State University. Among his books is Trees and Shrubs of California, from UC Press.
язык английский ● Формат PDF ● страницы 264 ● ISBN 9780520928367 ● Размер файла 11.3 MB ● издатель University of California Press ● опубликованный 2006 ● Издание 1 ● Загружаемые 24 месяцы ● валюта EUR ● Код товара 4995182 ● Защита от копирования Adobe DRM
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