Discovering Alabama Wetlands
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.32 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0817311718 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An Alabama you may not know Phillip O. The state of Alabama has diverse geographic features, from lush green forests in the middle and northern sections of the state to white sandy beaches along the gulf coast. Wetlands cover a substantial portion of Alabama as well, covering some 3+ million acres. Before this region was settled, almost 8 million acres of wetlands were present. These wetlands are home to thousands of wildlife species and birds. Sadly, the wetlands o. Wonderful depiction of Alabama's wetlands Carolyn Haley I purchased this book to give my grandson for Christmas. He was so excited when he saw the wonderful photography and the informative text. He is a biologist with Alabama's Conservation Department in the marine division and he is familiar with all the areas covered in this book. All of our family enjoyed seeing the pictures and text, especially those around North Alabama, and my grandson really loves it.. Chad said OK book. Purchased from amazon to help with a class I'm teaching. Not a good book for the student or teacher, it would look good on the coffee table. This should be made clear in the description
"This tribute to the inherent biological diversity of Alabama and the South highlights the natural heritage of a nation."
This visually stunning portrait of Alabama's many diverse wetland habitats and their associated plants and animals is a passionate plea for their thoughtful care and protection.Alabama could easily be called the "Aquatic State." It has an abundant supply of rain with countless streams, rivers, lakes, swamps, bogs, bottomlands, and bays that capture and channel this freshwater. But the authors also explore lesser coastal estuaries, pitcher-plant bogs, limestone seeps, and prairie marshes as important mini-habitats supporting rare and sometimes endemic species.This book sounds a strong warning for fragile, dwindling wetlands. One hundred color photographs and a data-rich text illustrate the natural beauty and serenity of these special places while explaining their vital role in filtering toxins and sediment from groundwater, nourishing aquifers, and preventing flooding. An estimated 20 percent of the nation’s total freshwater works its way through this small physical land area that ranges from the temperate foothills of the Appalachians to the semitropical Gulf coast. Special focus is given to key areas—Little River Canyon National Preserve atop Lookout Mountain; Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in the backwater of the Tennessee River, a major attraction for w