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Mountains and Plains (Paperback, New edition)
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Mountains and Plains (Paperback, New edition)
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The Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the intermountain basins
in Wyoming and adjacent states contain a rich diversity of plant
and animal life that has long captured the interest of outdoor
enthusiasts, scientists, and natural resource managers. This book
by an eminent ecologist presents in word and photograph the ecology
of this beautiful area. Dennis H. Knight begins by introducing the
diverse environments in the region and their geologic history. He
then discusses the landscapes along streams and rivers, the lowland
plains and basins, the foothills and mountains, and three regions
of special interest-Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National
Park, and the Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains. He concludes by
explaining land use constraints and opportunities in the region.
Throughout the book, Knight considers plant ecology, plant-animal
interactions, geologic influences, nutrient cycling, land
management, and disturbances such as fires and insect epidemics.
Over 150 photographs, maps, and line drawings illustrate ecological
processes and landscape patterns. A remarkable synthesis of
information on land management, ecosystem science, and plant and
animal adaptation, the book will be of interest to naturalists as
well as to ecologists and professional land managers.
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