Lapland: A Natural History

This stunning new Poyser title looks at the flora and fauna of

Lapland - that area of northern Europe and northwestern Russia which

lies within the Arctic circle. After general introductions, the book

examines the Lapland ecosystems and species by habitat type, with one

chapter dealing with freshwater habitats, another with open tundra and

so on. The history of natural history study in the region, and the

conservation issues affecting it today, are also discussed.



The book is illustrated throughout with a wealth of the author's own

colour photographs, and there are also some line drawings and a number

of maps and other figures to illustrate key points. This is a

wonderfully evocative book which creates a vivid sense of place for one

of the planet's last wildernesses, and will appeal to anyone who loves

wildlife and wild places.







"A rare window onto one of Europe's most unspoiled areas, by the

outstanding British field naturalist of the late 20th century." The Independent







"An informative and easy-to-read text on a part of the natural world unfamiliar to many. It is a fascinating, enjoyable book." Wildlife Activist, Summer 2006