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Bogs and Fens: A Guide to the Peatland Plants of the Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada
Ronald B. Davis
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Description for Bogs and Fens: A Guide to the Peatland Plants of the Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada
Paperback. The word is spreading among outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers that bogs and fens (peatlands) are among the most fascinating and beautiful places to visit. This book covers 155 of the species most likely to be discovered alongside the boardwalks and presents stunning photographs of 98 of them. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 1KBC; PSAF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
The word is spreading among outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers that bogs and fens (peatlands) are among the most fascinating and beautiful places to visit. This growing reputation, along with the development of boardwalks that allow a close look at the ecosystem without getting one's feet wet, has led to an upsurge in visits to these wetlands. To aid the increasing number of bog walkers, Ronald B. Davis has produced an attractive and informative guide to the trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the peatlands of the greater American northeastern region. The book covers 155 of the species most likely to ... Read more
The word is spreading among outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers that bogs and fens (peatlands) are among the most fascinating and beautiful places to visit. This growing reputation, along with the development of boardwalks that allow a close look at the ecosystem without getting one's feet wet, has led to an upsurge in visits to these wetlands. To aid the increasing number of bog walkers, Ronald B. Davis has produced an attractive and informative guide to the trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the peatlands of the greater American northeastern region. The book covers 155 of the species most likely to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Press of New England
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
502g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hanover, United States
ISBN
9781611687934
SKU
V9781611687934
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About Ronald B. Davis
Ronald B. Davis is a retired professor of biology and quaternary studies, University of Maine. He has done extensive research on Maine peatlands. In retirement he founded the Orono Bog Boardwalk, and he now leads guided tours there.
Reviews for Bogs and Fens: A Guide to the Peatland Plants of the Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada
A beautiful, user-friendly guide to 98 of the most common plants that inhabit peatlands in northeastern North America. . . . Recommended.
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