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Woodlands in crisis : a legacy of lost biodiversity on the Colorado Plateau / by Gary Paul Nabhan, Marcelle Coder, Susan J. Smith ; with contributions by Zsuzsi I. Kovacs.
"In recent years, the American West has suffered from unprecedented stand-replacing wildfires, and the government has invested more money in preventative forest thinning than ever before. The crisis for Western forests and woodlands has spurred heated policy debates about thinning, controlled burns, and other restoration activities"--Prelim. p.
Record details
- ISBN: 0971878668
- ISBN: 9780971878662
- Physical Description: viii, 108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: [Flagstaff, Ariz.] : Ralph M. Bilby Research Center, Northern Arizona University, c2004.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [91]-108).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Woodlands in crisis -- The reference envelope -- Four case studies from the Colorado Plateau -- Implications for management and restoration -- App. A. Invasive plant species from our study areas -- App. B. Rare, threatened, and endangered plants from our study areas.
- Funding Information Note:
- "With support from the National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry."
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- Biodiversity conservation > Colorado Plateau.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | QH 76.5 .C65 N33 2004 | 285146 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |
Summary:
"In recent years, the American West has suffered from unprecedented stand-replacing wildfires, and the government has invested more money in preventative forest thinning than ever before. The crisis for Western forests and woodlands has spurred heated policy debates about thinning, controlled burns, and other restoration activities"--Prelim. p.