Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits: Mountaintop Flora And Fauna In Maine, New Hampshire, And Vermont

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Author: Bell, Allison W.

Brand: Appalachian Mountain Club

Edition: Third

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 192

Release Date: 04-03-2014

Part Number: 9781934028889

Details: This field guide to the fascinating alpine areas of New England is updated, expanded, and as practical as ever. The highest ranges of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are home to a splendid world of alpine flowers, colorful mosses and lichens, and many animals that survive there despite the difficult terrain and extremely severe weather. Climate change, invasive species, and human impact all threaten the specialized high-elevation flora and fauna treasured for their perseverance and rarity. With 350 full-color photographs, an easy-to-reference flowering chart, and expert advice, this guide helps you identify and protect the plants, birds, insects, amphibians, and mammals of the alpine zone.

Inside You'll Find: Photos and descriptions of nearly 200 mountain species Expanded entries focusing on unusual and interesting plants and animals Coverage of the Presidential and Franconia ranges, Mount Mansfield, and Katahdin Information on exploration, geology, weather, and alpine plant communities Results of recent alpine research, as well as citizen science initiatives

EAN: 9781934028889

Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English

Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits: Mountaintop Flora And Fauna In Maine, New Hampshire, And Vermont

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    Description

    Author: Bell, Allison W.

    Brand: Appalachian Mountain Club

    Edition: Third

    Binding: paperback

    Number Of Pages: 192

    Release Date: 04-03-2014

    Part Number: 9781934028889

    Details: This field guide to the fascinating alpine areas of New England is updated, expanded, and as practical as ever. The highest ranges of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are home to a splendid world of alpine flowers, colorful mosses and lichens, and many animals that survive there despite the difficult terrain and extremely severe weather. Climate change, invasive species, and human impact all threaten the specialized high-elevation flora and fauna treasured for their perseverance and rarity. With 350 full-color photographs, an easy-to-reference flowering chart, and expert advice, this guide helps you identify and protect the plants, birds, insects, amphibians, and mammals of the alpine zone.

    Inside You'll Find: Photos and descriptions of nearly 200 mountain species Expanded entries focusing on unusual and interesting plants and animals Coverage of the Presidential and Franconia ranges, Mount Mansfield, and Katahdin Information on exploration, geology, weather, and alpine plant communities Results of recent alpine research, as well as citizen science initiatives

    EAN: 9781934028889

    Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches

    Languages: English

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