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Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Olympic National Park (N.P.), Olympic Wilderness, Proposed
Author: Olympic National Park
Author: Tim McNultyPublisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295743271
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into the natural and human history of these nearly million acres, from remote headwaters to roadside waterfalls, from shipwreck sites to Native American historical settlements and contemporary resource stewardship, along the way detailing the park’s unique plant and animal life. McNulty reminds us that though “the mountains and rivers remain ‘timeless,’ our understanding of the lifeforms that inhabit them—and the effects our actions have on their future—is an ongoing, ever deepening story.” Color photographs Practical advice on how to make the most of your visit Handy flora and fauna species checklists Inspiring descriptions of endangered species recovery Detailed look at Elwha River restoration after dam removal
Olympic National Park (N.P.), General Management Plan
Author: Olympic National Park (N.P.), Master Plan
Author: Across the Olympic Mountains
Author: Robert WoodPublisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594858284
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition. And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
Olympic Battleground
Author: Carsten LienPublisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594858942
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A shocking revelation . . . . No one vitally interested in the past, present, or future of the national parks can afford to ignore this work of historical dynamite. This is the first comprehensive history of Olympic National Park A case study of the need for citizen action to protect our natural areas As a seasonal ranger in Olympic National Park early in his career, Carsten Lien discovered the shocking truth. Flouting the law, and contrary to public expectation, the National Park Service was logging the very land it was supposed to preserve. Lien vowed to uncover the story behind the destruction. In Olympic Battleground, Lien documents more than one hundred years of political chicanery, citizen activism, bureaucratic failure, and the loss of primeval forest. This classic in historical investigation is now updated with a new chapter on the most recent preservation challenges confronting the park.
A Framework for Long-term Ecological Monitoring in Olympic National Park
Author: Kurt Jeffrey JenkinsPublisher:
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Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Lake Crescent Management Plan, Olympic National Park (N.P.)
Author: Hiking Olympic National Park
Author: Erik MolvarPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762753781
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition (Falcon) A Guide to the National Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures Erik Molvar This updated guide describes the author’s favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Hikes range from strenuous glacier crossings to short walks through the park’s temperate rain forest. Information includes best season, elevation gain, difficulty, and detailed directions to the trailhead as well as narratives about each hike’s highlights, beautiful photos, and accurate maps. Veteran explorer Erik Molvar is an author and executive director of Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, an effective nonprofit conservation organization.
100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas
Author: Joe YogerstPublisher: 5,000 Ideas
ISBN: 1426220103
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
"A guide to the best parks in the United States and Canada, including activity and accommodation information; information on nearby attractions; top ten lists; and information on local fare"--