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Good Dirt: Confessions of a Conservationist Review

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Good Dirt: Confessions of a Conservationist ReviewMorine is no stuffy, holier than thou conservationist. He describes the business of land conservationas it really is -- one hilarious misadventure after another.This collection of delightfully humorous short stories is truly a bucketful of good dirt.Good Dirt: Confessions of a Conservationist Overview

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Restoration of Aquatic Systems (Marine Science) Review

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Restoration of Aquatic Systems (Marine Science) ReviewThis is the exact book I needed for my marine conservation and restoration class, the information in the book is pretty good. It gives a good understanding of what is going on with aquatic systems.Restoration of Aquatic Systems (Marine Science) Overview

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Eastern Old-Growth Forests: Prospects For Rediscovery And Recovery Review

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Eastern Old-Growth Forests: Prospects For Rediscovery And Recovery ReviewThis book has become a primary reference and is much referred in scientific papers. The chapters by different authors broadly discuss the topic old-growth. My favorite chapters were "A Native American Perspective" and the regional chapters. The regional chapters have been written from different perspectives according to writers' speciality: Chapter 10 (Southern New England, New York and Pennsylvania) concentrates on early old-growth studies and old-growth areas; chapters 11 (Great Lakes) and 12 (Central Mesophytic Forests) discuss disturbance types and succession; 13 (oak and oak-hickory forests) discuss old-growth definitions applicable to the oak and oak-hickory forests; 14 (Southeastern Wetlands) has been written from the personal perspective of a conservationist; 15 (Longleaf Pine Forests) describes fire interactions of the original, now almost totally disappeared, Pinus palustris forests, but also includes a table of all known old-growth areas. Different authors also define the term "old-growth" differently. This "non-homogenousness" is not a downside but makes the book still richer.
There are some minor weaknesses. Chapter "Extent and Location" could be more precise. Now it often mentions only "10,000 acre XXXXX State Forest includes 2,000 acres of old-growth" without telling where the old-growth exactly is. Or still better, there could be a chapter "Visiting Eastern Old-Growth Forests". I consider the visitor perspective an important point, and the book also emphasize spiritual values of old-growth. For the Northeast there is "The Sierra Club Guide to the Ancient Forests of the Northeast" by Kershner & Leverett but for many other regions there are no guide books. A few color pictures of the most important parks would be nice. For the readers not familiar with the eastern North American flora, there should be a table of common and scientific names at the end of the book, as all the writers do not mention scientific names.
I recommend this book to all forest lovers regardless of home country.Eastern Old-Growth Forests: Prospects For Rediscovery And Recovery Overview

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A Naturalist in Florida: A Celebration of Eden Review

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A Naturalist in Florida: A Celebration of Eden ReviewArchie Carr was a renowned naturalist and perhaps the world's expert on marine turtles. He wrote with a lyrical simplicity that reflects the south of the early- and mid-20th century. His elegant descriptions of animals and his understated wit reveal his deep involvement with the natural world and the human processes that are now shaping it. Archie knew Florida like a native and could describe it like no one else of his generation.A Naturalist in Florida: A Celebration of Eden Overview

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Cranes: A Natural History of a Bird in Crisis Review

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Cranes: A Natural History of a Bird in Crisis ReviewVery informative book with up to date information. However, less information then I was expecting.Cranes: A Natural History of a Bird in Crisis Overview

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Nature's Strongholds: The World's Great Wildlife Reserves Review

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Nature's Strongholds: The World's Great Wildlife Reserves ReviewNature's Strongholds is one of the most beautiful books I have seen in a long time. The photographs are not only gripping and moving, but also sharp, clear and very carefully printed. The layout makes the wealth of information enticing and accessible, which is a great boon to the armchair traveler as well as to the regular explorer. The information provided for each site is just what the serious traveler, amateur ornithologist, conservationist, or eco-tourist would want, too--a list of significant birds, beasts, and other features not to be missed. Most valuable of all, perhaps, is the inside information on each location that the Rileys, explorers and conservationists of many years experience, provide. Both as a record and as a call to preserve the spectacular refuges described, Nature's Strongholds is a magnificent gift to the world!Nature's Strongholds: The World's Great Wildlife Reserves Overview

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The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem: Ecology, Silviculture, and Restoration (Springer Series on Environmental Management) Review

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The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem: Ecology, Silviculture, and Restoration (Springer Series on Environmental Management) ReviewI work in longleaf forests in LA and MS conducting research on wintering grassland birds. This is an excellent book full of great literature citations. The book covers a broad spectrum of interest from fire ecology to restoration.The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem: Ecology, Silviculture, and Restoration (Springer Series on Environmental Management) Overview

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Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetlands Year Review

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Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetlands Year ReviewIn addition to what everyone else has said (the poetry of the language, the gorgeous drawings, etc.), this book is especially useful in that it describes the relationships between all the different kinds of wetlands, and within riparian zones in general. It should be required reading for every developer and community activist intent on preserving some hydrologic function in natural areas. This is a wonderful, wonderful book.Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetlands Year Overview

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Birds and Birding at Cape May: What to See and When and Where to Go Review

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Birds and Birding at Cape May: What to See and When and Where to Go ReviewCape May is a peninsula, the southernmost point of New Jersey. It separates Delaware Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, and lies only fourteen miles north of Delaware. Consequently, millions of birds funnel through the area in the spring and fall of each year. There are a number of nature preserves and wildlife refuges nearby. The Cape May Bird Observatory is the center of birding activity in the area.
"If birds are an excellent judge of climate, Cape May has the finest climate in the United States, for it has the greatest variety of birds." Alexander Wilson was writing in 1812 before Texas, the current US record holder, joined the union. But the area is still one of the best places to watch birds in the United States.
The climate also attracts thousands of people to the area. There is a wonderful array of attractions, beaches, restaurants, hotels and camping spots available to birders and to any companions who may not share their passions.
The authors have dozens of birding books and articles to their credit. As a quick perusal of the extracts on Amazon proves, they know the area intimately, and describe it in clear, helpful language. They profile 33 birding locations, and discuss the histories of popular birding sites. Some of the best passages deal with some of the great birders who enjoyed this area: Alexander Wilson to Roger Tory Peterson to Pete Dunne. They add delightful accounts of their own experiences; the sighting of a Yellow-nosed Albatross is especially good.
There is simply no better single volume resource covering the birds, history and geography of this area. If you go, take along this book, and stop in at the Cape May Bird Observatory to see what is going on. BirdCapeMay can give you a head start before you leave home.
Robert C. Ross, 2008Birds and Birding at Cape May: What to See and When and Where to Go Overview

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Turtles of the United States and Canada Review

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Turtles of the United States and Canada ReviewThis book is a must have for turtle lovers everywhere. It is a clear and concise reference book for the known species of turtles and tortoises in the U.S. and Canada. The authors are both well known scholars in the field of herpetology. Carl Ernst has written many scientific papers on a variety of chelonian species. His partner, Barbour is also well known throughout the reptile world. Being a professional herpetologist, I feel that this was a perfect addition to my collection of books.Turtles of the United States and Canada Overview

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