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The Natural History of Puget Sound Country (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books)

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The Natural History of Puget Sound Country (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books)

Winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award

Bounded on the east by the crest of the Cascade Range and on the west by the lofty east flank of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound terrain includes every imaginable topograhic variety. This thoughtful and eloquent natural history of the Puget Sound region begins with a discussion of how the ice ages and vulcanism shaped the land and then examines the natural attributes of the region--flora and fauna, climate, special habitats, life histories of key organisms--as they pertain to the functioning ecosystem. Mankind's effects upon the natural environment are a pervasive theme of the book. Kruckeberg looks at both positive and negative aspects of human interaction with nature in the Puget basin. By probing the interconnectedness of all natural aspects of one region, Kruckeberg illustrates ecological principles at work and gives us a basis for wise decision-making.

The Natural History of Puget Sound Country is a comprehensive reference, invaluable for all citizens of the Northwest, as well as for conservationists, biologists, foresters, fisheries and wildlife personnel, urban planners, and environmental consultants everywhere. Lavishly illustrated with over three hundred photographs and drawings, it is much more than a beautiful book. It is a guide to our future.

Country	USA
Author	Arthur R. Kruckeberg
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780295974774
Edition	Reprint
ISBN	029597477X
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	University of Washington Press
Manufacturer	University of Washington Press
MPN	400 b&w photos and drawings, maps, table
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	488
PartNumber	400 b&w photos and drawings, maps, table
PublicationDate	1995-09-01
Publisher	University of Washington Press
Studio	University of Washington Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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