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Wetland, woodland, wildland : a guide to the natural communities of Vermont

Title
  1. Wetland, woodland, wildland : a guide to the natural communities of Vermont / Elizabeth H. Thompson and Eric R. Sorenson ; illustrated by Libby Davidson, Betsy Brigham, and Darien McElwain.
Published by
  1. [Montpelier] : Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy ; Hanover, NH : Distributed by University Press of New England, 2000.
Author
  1. Thompson, Elizabeth H.

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Additional authors
  1. Sorenson, Eric R.
  2. Nature Conservancy (U.S.)
  3. Vermont. Fish and Wildlife Department.
Description
  1. xi, 454 pages : illustrations (some color), maps; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. "The concept of natural communities is becoming a widely accepted way to organize our collective thinking about landscapes, much as taxonomy has been for species and ecology for processes. In a way, the concept actually marries taxonomy and ecology, through an underlying premise: though distinct, organisms do not live outside an environmental context; rather, they live in association with other organisms, the assemblages predictable if we know the embracing geology, climate, and history of a place.".
  2. "The authors - both preeminent Vermont field ecologists - lead us skillfully into and through the wonderful array of the state's natural communities. They provide valuable background information, descriptions of over 80 community types, their constituent species and ecological values, places to visit, and conservation considerations. And they do it all in an engaging way. While comprehensive, the book is never overwhelming.
  3. While scientific, it is well within reach of non-scientists, remaining accessible through good writing and appealing illustrations."--BOOK JACKET.
Series statement
  1. Middlebury bicentennial series in environmental studies
Uniform title
  1. Middlebury bicentennial series in environmental studies.
Subject
  1. Vermont > Environmental conditions
  2. Natural history > Vermont
  3. Biotic communities > Vermont
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 388-394) and index.