Robert Halma, Carl S Oplinger

The Poconos

An Illustrated Natural History Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Poconos, a rich plateau nestled in northeastern Pennsylvania between the Delaware River and the Moosic Mountains, encompass a variety of alluring features. The perfect reference for amateur naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists, and others who wish to explore the area, this classic guide clearly explains the unique geographic characteristics, animal habits and habitats, climate, geology, and vegetation of the area.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rutgers University Press
• Revised and Expanded edition
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 154mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 590g
• ISBN-13: 9780813538310
• ISBN-10: 0813538319
• Artikelnr.: 22191209

Autorenporträt

Carl S. Oplinger and Robert Halma

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. Pocono patterns
2. Geological forces that shaped the Poconos
3. Vegetation of Pocono forests
4. Animals of Pocono forests
5. Watercourse and wetland communities
6. Roadsides, waste places, and invasive species
7. Human activity from Native Americans to vacationers
8. Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area
Appendix: Nomenclature
Selected readings and source material
Index