Northwest California: A Natural History

Northwestern California is mainly known for its majestic redwood forests and incomparable coastline, but there is much more in its rich biota and scenery. The forests are part of the most diverse temperate coniferous forest in the world. Rugged mountains, numerous lakes, wilderness areas, and wild rivers attract outdoor enthusiasts and geologists came here to refine the theory of plate tectonics. Distilling a vast amount of knowledge, this book is the starting point for anyone who wants to explore the biological and geographical richness of northwestern California. John O. Sawyer describes the famous forests and varied landscapes from a geographic perspective. He explains its long geological history and the changing roles of fire and land use. The result of a lifetime of work, his rich narrative illustrates how the region, in many ways the least modified portion of the state, is a place where plants and animals have been shielded from extinction. Sawyer documents the restoration of dunes and forests, the control of nonnative plant invasions, and innovative approaches to restoring?rivers so they can support thriving fisheries.

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Title of ebook: Northwest California: A Natural History
ISBN: 9780520928367
parent-ISBN: 9780520232860
Publisher: University of California Press
Internet download file size: 11032 kb
Pages: 264
Published: 08-2006
Released online for download: 08-15-2006
Author of eBook: Sawyer, John O.

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A Natural History

PREFACE..............................................................ix PROLOGUE.............................................................xi The Klamath: Land of Mountains and Canyons...........................1 The North Coast: Land of Towering Trees..............................28 High and Low: Looking for Patterns in Vegetation.....................51 Beyond the Ancient Meeting Ground....................................85 Regimes of Fire......................................................106 Agents of Change.....................................................125 The Status of Northwest California Today.............................149 Northwest California's Biological Future.............................187 SELECTED READINGS....................................................197 INDEX OF PLANT NAMES.................................................211 GENERAL INDEX........................................................229

Chapter One

The Klamath

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Northwest California

Contents

Chapter One