Book Description
Describes the ecology, geology and natural history of the Okefenokee Swamp and surrounding pinelands.
Author : H. E. Taylor Schoettle
Publisher :
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Natural history
ISBN : 9780964103825
Describes the ecology, geology and natural history of the Okefenokee Swamp and surrounding pinelands.
Author : Joshua Laerm
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 13,23 MB
Release : 2008-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 082033135X
The Okefenokee Swamp, located in southeastern Georgia and northern Florida, is the largest freshwater wetland in the United States. In this illustrated guide to the fishes of the swamp, Joshua Laerm and B. J. Freeman provide descriptions and drawings of thirty-six species, ranging from the American eel to the speckled madtom, chain pickerel, and blackbanded darter. For each fish, the authors include latinate, common, and variant names and discuss differences from similar species, local habitats as well as occurrences beyond the Okefenokee, and feeding and mating patterns. With each entry Laerm and Freeman also relate brief comments and tips borrowed from the folklore of the swamp and the experience of fishermen and cooks. The guide thus notes the variety of bait--from kernels of corn to rotten liver--that will hook a catfish; discusses which fishes are more easily taken by gigging; reveals the sport involved in catching the flavorful American eel; and identifies those fishes, such as the swamp darter, that are common as aquarium pets. Providing descriptions, drawings, and scientific and general information, Fishes of the Okefenokee Swamp is a complete handbook for the angler, naturalist, and scholar.
Author : Donald D. Cox
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0815651848
Here is a comprehensive, significant study of wetlands flora, which encompasses all members of the plant and fungi kingdoms. These include poisonous, hallucinogenic, medicinal, and edible plant life as well as native and non-native plants that have the potential to become troublesome weed species. Complete and accurate details are offered on plant collection and preservation. A special chapter provides nontechnical investigations and projects for those pursuing areas beyond the realm of gathering and identifying flora. Conservation and habitat preservation are emphasized throughout the book. Handsomely illustrated, informative, and easy to read, this hands-on guide will prove an accessible and invaluable companion to professional and amateur naturalists as well as to students and the general public.
Author : Cathy Sakas
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 22,15 MB
Release : 2020-10-31
Category :
ISBN : 9781735619217
Through a naturalist's eye, Swamp Goddess introduces armchair adventurers to the incomparable adventures of the Okefenokee Swamp, a vast natural wilderness in Southeast Georgia. Humorous antics of brave souls who join the author on overnight expeditions reveal the indomitable, adventurous human spirit, even in the face of virulent weather, unpredictable fauna, and insectivorous plants.
Author : Nature Conservancy (U.S.)
Publisher :
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 1926
Category : National parks and reserves
ISBN :
Author : Doris Gove
Publisher : Saint Martin's Griffin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,86 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780312241285
The roots of the current National Wildlife Refuge System were formed in 1903 by Theodore Roosevelt, who wanted to keep our most important habitats "forever wild". Devoted primarily to protecting wildlife, wetlands, and open spaces, refuges offer unrivaled opportunities for visitors to observe and learn about our natural world. There are now more than 500 refuge areas in the United States, comprising more than 90 million acres. Habitats protected by refuges include virgin forests, tidal marshes, prairies, deserts, and tundra; species that flourish on refuges include the bald eagle, the peregrine falcon, the American alligator, the American bison, mountain lions, bats, beavers, bears, sea turtles, and hundreds of others, including more than 60 endangered species. With more than 19 million copies sold to date and more than 105 titles now in print, the National Audubon Society's book program includes the National Audubon Society Field Guides (Knopf) and National Audubon Society First Field Guides (Scholastic). The mission of the Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. The National Wildlife Refuges are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Author : Janisse Ray
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,76 MB
Release : 2023-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1571317953
From the memories of a childhood marked by extreme poverty, mental illness, and restrictive fundamentalist Christian rules, Janisse Ray crafted a “heartfelt and refreshing” (New York Times) memoir that has inspired thousands to embrace their beginnings, no matter how humble, and to fight for the places they love. This new edition updates and contextualizes the story for a new generation and a wider audience desperately searching for stories of empowerment and hope. Ray grew up in a junkyard along U.S. Highway 1, hidden from Florida-bound travelers by hulks of old cars. In language at once colloquial, elegiac, and informative, Ray redeems her home and her people, while also cataloging the source of her childhood hope: the Edenic longleaf pine forests, where orchids grow amid wiregrass at the feet of widely spaced, lofty trees. Today, the forests exist in fragments, cherished and threatened, and the South of her youth is gradually being overtaken by golf courses and suburban development. A contemporary classic, Ecology of a Cracker Childhood is a clarion call to protect the cultures and ecologies of every childhood.
Author : Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,12 MB
Release : 2012-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781936913145
Author : Peggy Lantz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 17,96 MB
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1561647764
Completely updated new edition. A treasure trove of information and suggestions on where and how to look for Florida's most interesting natural features and creatures. Florida's Special Places: unique environments and habitats such as the Everglades, coral reefs, sinkholes, salt marshes, and beaches Flora and Fauna: fascinating species that inhabit Florida such as alligators, birds of prey, and native plants How everyone can help protect Florida's priceless natural resources Glossary explains unfamiliar words Take this book on your next walk in the woods.
Author : M. Timothy O'Keefe
Publisher : Celtcom, Inc.
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 27,30 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781555912697
Uncover the bountiful secrets of Florida's wildlife and landscape in this month-by-month guide to natural events in this popular state. Also included are natural sites and events on the Georgia and Alabama coasts. Maps. Illustrations.