[PDF] A Land Managers Guide To Prairies And Savannas In Michigan eBook

Author : Ryan P. O'Connor
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 26,59 MB
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN :

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Prairies and Savannas in Michigan gives a complete understanding of these dynamic systems, the plants and animals they support, the ecological processes that sustain them, and current efforts to restore these valuable pieces of Michigan's natural heritage. Intended for general readers, Prairies and Savannas in Michigan clearly describes the variety of natural habitats and itemizes noteworthy species found in each.

Author : William R. Jordan
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,37 MB
Release : 1997-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781559633192

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Prairies are among the most severely degraded ecosystems on the North American continent, with virtually no original prairie land extant in a pristine state. Because of the amount and severity of environmental damage visited upon them, prairies have become a proving ground for the fledgling craft of ecological restoration.The restoration of ecosystems is a practical science, with little theoretical knowledge available to guide the work of practitioners. Information is acquired primarily through an arduous process of trial and error, and the need for sharing information is immense. The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is thus an essential contribution to the literature.The book is a hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie restoration and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects throughout the world. Chapters provide guidance on all aspects of the restoration process, from conceptualization and planning, to execution and monitoring. Chapters cover: conserving biodiversity restoring populations of rare plants plowing and seeding obtaining and processing seeds conducting burns controlling invasive plants animal populations monitoring vegetation and more Other resources include a key to restoration options that provides detailed instructions for specific types of projects and a comprehensive glossary of restoration terms. Appendixes present hard-to-find data on plants and animals of the prairies, seed collection dates, propagation methods, sources of seeds and equipment, and more.The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is a state-of-the-art compendium that can serve a vital role as a sort of "parts catalog and repair manual" for the tallgrass prairies and oak openings of the Midwest. Written by those whose primary work is actually the making of prairies, it explores a myriad of restoration philosophies and techniques and is an essential resource for anyone working to nurture our once-vibrant native landscapes to a state of health.

Author : Jeffrey E. Belth
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 21,72 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253009553

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This field guide to Indiana's rich butterfly fauna covers all 149 species of butterflies and their close relatives, the skippers. Belth also offers an introduction to the natural history of butterflies --

Author : Sally Wasowski
Publisher :
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 15,48 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780816630875

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A practical, comprehensive and packed with information guide and resource for prairie gardening. Award-winning gardening author and landscape designer Wasowski provides all the info on how to get started. 241 photos. 335 maps.