Natural Landscapes of Maine A Guide to Natural Communities and Ecosystems |
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| Author:
| Gawler, Susan
Cutko, Andrew |
| ISBN: | 978-0-692-12292-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2018 |
| Publisher: | Maine Natural Areas Program
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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Revised and updated 2018. This book divides Maine's landscape into smaller pieces - 'natural communities' and 'ecosystems' - and assigns names to those pieces based on where they fit in the landscape and on their attendant trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and wildlife species. Each of Maine's 104 natural communities has a two page description with color photographs and distribution maps. Introductory material includes a diagnostic key and how this classification fits into a bigger picture...
More DescriptionRevised and updated 2018. This book divides Maine's landscape into smaller pieces - 'natural communities' and 'ecosystems' - and assigns names to those pieces based on where they fit in the landscape and on their attendant trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and wildlife species. Each of Maine's 104 natural communities has a two page description with color photographs and distribution maps. Introductory material includes a diagnostic key and how this classification fits into a bigger picture for conservation, and appendices include a cross-reference to other classification types and a glossary.