Plains & Prairies

British Plant Communities is the first systematic and comprehensive account of the vegetation types of this country. It covers all natural, semi-natural and major artificial habitats in Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland), representing the fruits of...

Following the destruction of 95% of meadows during the twentieth century, there is an urgent need to understand what little unspoiled habitat remains in order to plan the management and restoration of existing sites, as well as re-creating future...

British Plant Communities is the first systematic and comprehensive account of the vegetation types of this country. It covers all natural, semi-natural and major artificial habitats in Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland), representing the fruits of...

A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated reference for all gardeners passionate about native plants and prairie restoration. The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants is the one-stop compendium for all gardeners aspiring to use native prairie plants in...

Lose yourself in the beauty of nature this winter...A ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020For readers of George Monbiot, Isabella Tree and Robert Macfarlane - an urgent and lyrical account of endangered places around the globe and the people...

Conservationist Grant Fowlds lives to save and protect Africa's rhinos, elephants and other iconic wildlife, to preserve their habitats, to increase their range and bring back the animals where they have been decimated by decades of war, as in Angola,...

This book opens up a wonderland of natural history for all ages to enjoy, and will spark interest in the intricate web of Africa's natural history, one that is bursting with exuberance, a great variety of life. It covers a vast range of topics that are...

Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland, Tenth Edition delivers the latest developments in crop varieties, crop protection products and environmental schemes. This new edition reflects the changing world around us, with sections...

"If you loved Wilder's books, or if you garden with a child who loves her books, you will enjoy the read." -San Francisco Chronicle In this revealing exploration of Laura Ingalls Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the...

'In Clive, we have an ever-fascinating guide to Britain's heathery districts, not only marvelling at the wildlife of such wild places, but also celebrating their diverse origins, uses and cultural resonances' - Andrew Byfield Heathlands are so much...

The grass family, known as Poaceae, is probably the most important plant family on earth. Grasses were the first food plants to be cultivated by man. Grass crops, such as maize, wheat, rice and sugarcane are still our most important food source to farm...

Connecting to nature with native plantsLandscaping with native plants has encouraged gardeners from the Midwest and beyond to embark on a profound scientific, ecological, and emotional partnership with nature. Benjamin Vogt shares his expertise with...

Savannas form one of the largest and most important of the world's ecological zones. Covering one fifth of the Earth's land surface, they are home to some of the world's most iconic animals and form an extremely important global resource for plants and...

The inspirational story of grassland rivers-and the people who paddle and protect them. The North American grasslands that once covered vast areas of the central United States are now our most endangered ecosystems. But not far from any spot in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781587298653Format PaperbackImprint University of Iowa PressPublisher University of Iowa PressWeight(grams) 386g

Well-managed ranch lands or rangeland in Texascapture the rain that permeates our soils, sustainscreeks and rivers, and replenishes aquifers, which, inturn, water our cities. The stewardship of the regionis the focus of this book-the largest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951682132Author Steve W ChaddeFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Orchard InnovationsPublisher Orchard InnovationsWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm)...

In a case study of urban biodiversity, Erik Kiviat and Kristi MacDonald present two decades of data and assessment of the habitats and biota of the Meadowlands. Urban Biodiversity: The Natural History of the New Jersey Meadowlands documents the mammals,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781609386931Author Chris HelzerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint University of Iowa PressPublisher University of Iowa PressWeight(grams) 245g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781587299162Author Daryl SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 301Imprint University of Iowa PressPublisher University of Iowa PressWeight(grams) 519g

A holistic approach to analyzing distinct grassland habitats that integrates ecological, historical, and archaeological data. Today the southeastern United States is a largely rural, forested, and agricultural landscape interspersed with urban areas of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781609385736Author Christian LenhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint University of Iowa PressPublisher University of Iowa PressWeight(grams) 506g

The tallgrass prairie offers solutions to the many environmental challenges facing our water, soils, and ecosystems. Planting prairie on just 10 percent of a field can effectively remove excess phosphorous and nitrogen from the remaining 90 percent. Deep...

With large-scale, global declines in many species of plants and animals and other disruptions such as climate change and urbanization, we must learn how humans and other species can coexist with one another. In a case study of urban biodiversity, Erik...

Candace Savage's acclaimed and beautifully written guide to the ecology of the prairies, now revised and updated. Praise for the previous edition of Prairie: "Impelled with its sense of the miraculous in nature."-Globe and Mail This revised...

Following the destruction of 95% of meadows during the twentieth century, there is an urgent need to understand what little unspoiled habitat remains in order to plan the management and restoration of existing sites, as well as re-creating future...

An expert on the buffalo tells the history of this keystone species through extensive research and beautiful photographs. The mere mention of the buffalo instantly brings to mind the vast herds that once roamed the North American continent, and few wild...

From Abronia to Zinnia, Jewels of the Plains describes the natural history and garden merits of more than five hundred Great Plains wildflowers. Considered the authoritative guide by native plant enthusiasts and horticulturists, it captures the unique...

"Like a rumpled wool blanket, the Nebraska Sandhills spreads out over twenty thousand square miles of north central Nebraska and is the largest stabilized dune field in the Western Hemisphere. It is also the largest intact mixed-grass prairie left on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736911235Author Kelly JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 34Imprint Blue Cedar PressPublisher Blue Cedar PressWeight(grams) 50g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496230270Author Stephen R JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint University of Nebraska PressPublisher University of Nebraska PressWeight(grams) 152g

In Texas, Wichita Falls lies at the nexus of many strains of American environmental history. Covering Progressive Era land ethics, water management, boom and bust oil towns, colorful municipal boosters, and many other topics. The Falls of Wichita Falls...

Gathering its waters from the plains of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, the Kaw is truly America’s prairie river; the only one to arise entirely on the Great Plains and traverse all three major grasslands—shortgrass, mixed-grass, and tallgrass prairies...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780991645596Author Tom LynchFormat PaperbackImprint Prairie Chronicles PressPublisher Prairie Chronicles PressWeight(grams) 372g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496223388Author C Thomas ShayFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint University of Nebraska PressPublisher University of Nebraska PressWeight(grams) 152g

Rangelands are large natural landscapes that can include grasslands, shrublands, savannahs and woodlands. They are greatly influenced by, and often dependent on, the action of herbivores. In the majority of rangelands the dominant herbivores are found in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781642832426Author Justin PepperFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Island PressPublisher Island Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593447406Author Dave HageFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc