This trusted guide to the 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 world of alpine flowers, colorful mosses and lichens, and many animals that survive there despite the difficult terrain and 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, this guide helps you identify and protect the plants, birds, insects, amphibians, and mammals of the alpine zone.
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Additional Information
Author | Allison Bell , Nancy Slack |
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About the Author | Dr. Nancy Slack is a plant ecologist, alpine researcher, and Adirondack 46er. Allison Bell is a naturalist, designer, and photographer in Northampton, Massachusetts. Slack and Bell also coauthored Adirondack Alpine Summits: An Ecological Field Guide (2007). |
Region | Maine, New Hampshire, Northern New England, Vermont, White Mountains |
Activity | Conservation/Natural History |
Publisher | Appalachian Mountain Club Books |
Edition | 3rd Edition, (February 2, 2014) |
Format | Paperback |
Dimensions | 6x9, 192 pages |
ISBN-13 | 9781934028889 |
About the Author
Dr. Nancy Slack is a plant ecologist, alpine researcher, and Adirondack 46er. Allison Bell is a naturalist, designer, and photographer in Northampton, Massachusetts. Slack and Bell also coauthored Adirondack Alpine Summits: An Ecological Field Guide (2007).