Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits, 3rd: Mountaintop Flora and Fauna in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits, 3rd: Mountaintop Flora and Fauna in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits, 3rd: Mountaintop Flora and Fauna in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

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Publisher Description

This field guide to the fascinating alpine areas of New England is updated, expanded, and as practical as ever. The highest ranges of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are home to a splendid world of alpine flowers, colorful mosses and lichens, and many animals that survive there despite difficult terrain and extremely severe weather. Climate change, invasive species and human impact all threaten the specialized high-elevation flora and fauna treasured for their perseverance and rarity. With 350 full-color photographs, an easy-to-reference flowering chart, and expert advice, this guide helps you identify and protect the plants, birds, insects, amphibians, and mammals of the alpine zone.


Photos and descriptions of nearly 200 mountain species

Expanded entries focusing on unusual and interesting plants and animals

Coverage of the Presidential and Franconia ranges, Mount Mansfield, and Katahdin

Information on exploration, geology, weather, and alpine plant communities

Results on recent alpine research, as well as citizen science initiatives

GENRE
Sports & Outdoors
RELEASED
2014
April 15
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
192
Pages
PUBLISHER
Appalachian Mountain Club
SELLER
Appalachian Mountain Club
SIZE
20.7
MB
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