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The Louisiana coast : guide to an American wetland /
"Hurricane Katrina gave the nation an urgent reminder of the extent and value of Louisiana's wetlands. Daily discussions of subsidence and sedimentation revealed how much ordinary coastal processes affect humanity - and vice versa. Now, with a native Louisiana naturalist as a guide, reader...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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College Station :
Texas A & M University Press,
©2008.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. |
| Colección: | Gulf Coast studies ;
no. 15. TAM nature guides. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Prelude: Coastal roots
- The Louisiana coast : vital, valuable, and vulnerable
- Deltaic plain and Chenier plain landscapes
- Coastal vistas : vegetation
- Coastal vistas : wildlife
- Coastal vistas : human activities
- Wetland loss and restoration
- Visiting the coast
- Conclusion: Tenacity
- Books and other resources to enhance your wetland experience.