Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 200 pages)
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illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
081316866X
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0813125758
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0813168678
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9780813168661
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9780813125756
,
9780813168678
Content:
Photographs and text examine the species of plants and animals native to Kentucky, exploring glades, prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, and caves, and discussing the state's conservation efforts to preserve native species and ecosystems
Content:
Introduction: Biodiversity ; Kentucky's place in the world -- Physical overview: Natural regions ; Geology, soils, and topography ; Water resources ; Climate ; Extreme weather ; Land cover -- Natural history: Natural history timeline ; Native peoples ; Fire ; Historical accounts ; Presettlement land cover -- Species and natural communities: Species ; Natural communities -- Threats: Habitat conversion and land-use change ; Invasive species ; Pollution ; Global climate change ; Overcollection and overharvesting -- Conservation: Conservation science : natural heritage methodology ; Conservation lands ; Restoration management ; Government regulation ; Conservation planning ; Citizen contributions -- Appendix 1: Endemic species -- Appendix 2: Rare biota -- Appendix 3: Presumed extinct or extirpated -- Appendix 4: Natural communities -- Appendix 5: Rarity hotspot analysis -- Appendix 6: Priority watersheds -- Appendix 7: List of common and scientific names -- Appendix 8: County map
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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English
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Kentucky's natural heritage
Language:
English
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