Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endangered plants
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Draft Recovery Plan for the Prairie Species of Western Oregon and Southwestern Washington
Author: Draft Recovery Plan for the Prairie Species of Western Oregon and Southwestern Washington
Author: Federal Register
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Delegated legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Federal Register Index
Author: Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on BLM Lands in Oregon
Author: Recovery Plan for the Northern Spotted Owl - Draft
Author: Ecology of North America
Author: Brian R. ChapmanPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118971574
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
North America contains an incredibly diverse array of naturalenvironments, each supporting unique systems of plant and animallife. These systems, the largest of which are biomes, formintricate webs of life that have taken millennia to evolve. Thisrichly illustrated book introduces readers to this extraordinaryarray of natural communities and their subtle biological andgeological interactions. Completely revised and updated throughout, the second edition ofthis successful text takes a qualitative, intuitive approach to thesubject, beginning with an overview of essential ecological termsand concepts, such as competitive exclusion, taxa, niches, andsuccession. It then goes on to describe the major biomes andcommunities that characterize the rich biota of the continent,starting with the Tundra and continuing with Boreal Forest,Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Deserts, Montane Forests, andTemperature Rain Forest, among others. Coastal environments,including the Laguna Madre, seagrasses, Chesapeake Bay, and barrierislands appear in a new chapter. Additionally, the book covers manyunique features such as pitcher plant bogs, muskeg, the polar icecap, the cloud forests of Mexico, and the LaBrea tar pits.“Infoboxes” have been added; these include biographiesof historical figures who provided significant contributions to thedevelopment of ecology, unique circumstances such as frogs andinsects that survive freezing, and conservation issues such asthose concerning puffins and island foxes. Throughout the text,ecological concepts are worked into the text; these includebiogeography, competitive exclusion, succession, soil formation,and the mechanics of natural selection. Ecology of North America 2e is an ideal first text forstudents interested in natural resources, environmental science,and biology, and it is a useful and attractive addition to thelibrary of anyone interested in understanding and protecting thenatural environment.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (N.W.R.), Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Author: Birds of Oregon
Author: David B. MarshallPublisher: Corvallis Or. : Oregon State University Press
ISBN: 9780870714979
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher description: The definitive source for Oregon ornithology, "Birds of Oregon" is a comprehensive reference to the 486 bird species now known to occur in the state. It combines what is known today about the population status and distribution of each species with current knowledge on their habitats and life histories. "Birds of Oregon" provides interested citizens with a basic understanding of Oregon's rich bird life and serves as an invaluable reference for birders and wildlife professionals.
Endangered Ecosystems of the United States
Author: Reed F. NossPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description