The Highlands : Critical Resources, Treasured Landscapes /

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The Highlands is the first book to examine the natural and cultural landscape of this four-state (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut) region, showing how it's distinctive and why its conservation is vital. Each chapter is written by a different leading researcher and specialist...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lathrop, Richard G. (Richard Gilbert)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rivergate Books, 2011.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Natural history.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Ecotourism.
NATURE > Reference.
NATURE > Essays.
Sciences naturelles > New York (État) > Hudson Highlands.
Natural history > New Jersey > New Jersey Highlands.
Natural history > New York (State) > Hudson Highlands.
New York (State) > Hudson Highlands.
New Jersey > New Jersey Highlands.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The Highlands is the first book to examine the natural and cultural landscape of this four-state (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut) region, showing how it's distinctive and why its conservation is vital. Each chapter is written by a different leading researcher and specialist in that field, and introduces readers to an aspect of the Highlands: its geological foundations, its aquifers and watersheds, its forest ecology, and its past iron industry. The Highlands makes a compelling case for land use planning and resource management strategies that could help ensure a sus.
Physical Description:1 online resource (400 pages): illustrations (some color), maps
ISBN:9780813552088

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