Isbn: 9780260981905 - alaska research natural area: 1. mount prindle (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the significant establishment of natural areas for both educational and scientific research purposes. The concept, which started as early as 1917 in the United States, has since gained traction, leading to the formation of programs like the Research Natural Area (RNA) in 1966. In 1973, the Joint Federal-State Land Use Planning Commission for Alaska took on the responsibility of leading the establishment of RNAs, providing crucial support and funding for the cause. This book delves into the history, significance, and research opportunities presented by the Mount Prindle RNA, an exceptional area in central Alaska. It highlights the unique combination of glacial and periglacial features, rare plants, and important wildlife habitat that make Mount Prindle an invaluable resource for scientific study and public education. The book emphasizes the need for ongoing research to understand the ecological processes and dynamics that shape this extraordinary landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…