E-book
Kentucky's natural heritage : a an illustrated guide to biodiversity
Record details
- ISBN: 9780813125756
- ISBN: 0813125758
- ISBN: 9780813168678
- ISBN: 9780813168661
- ISBN: 0813168678
- ISBN: 081316866X
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxi, 200 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color)
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Computer data. - Publisher: Lexington, Ky. : The University Press of Kentucky, 2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | CatMonthString:september.21 Multi-User. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Biodiversity ; Kentucky's place in the world -- Physical overview: Natural regions ; Geology, soils, and topography ; Water resources ; Climate ; Extreme weather ; Land cover -- Natural history: Natural history timeline ; Native peoples ; Fire ; Historical accounts ; Presettlement land cover -- Species and natural communities: Species ; Natural communities -- Threats: Habitat conversion and land-use change ; Invasive species ; Pollution ; Global climate change ; Overcollection and overharvesting -- Conservation: Conservation science : natural heritage methodology ; Conservation lands ; Restoration management ; Government regulation ; Conservation planning ; Citizen contributions -- Appendix 1: Endemic species -- Appendix 2: Rare biota -- Appendix 3: Presumed extinct or extirpated -- Appendix 4: Natural communities -- Appendix 5: Rarity hotspot analysis -- Appendix 6: Priority watersheds -- Appendix 7: List of common and scientific names -- Appendix 8: County map. |
| Type of Computer File or Data Note: | Text (HTML), electronic book. |
| System Details Note: | Mode of access: Internet. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription. |
| Language Note: | English. |
| Issuing Body Note: | Made available online by JSTOR. |
| Source of Description Note: | Print version record. |
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| Genre: | Electronic books. Guidebooks. |
