Secret Nature of Devon is an inspirational introduction to the unique character of Devon's countryside, and the animals and plants that are special to the county. The book explores the extraordinary richness of Devon's wildlife habitats: Estuaries, Farmland, Fresh Water, Heathland, Limestone and Chalk, Lundy, Moorland, Sand Dunes, Sea Cliffs, Sea Shore, Woodland, Wood, Pasture and Parkland
It includes a comprehensive list of the species that make Devon special, with the best times and places to see them; details of recommended nature reserves and a map showing their locations; and contact details for local wildlife organisations.
Secret Nature of Devon is written and photographed by Andrew Cooper, one of the country's leading wildlife film makers, with advice from county Wildlife Trusts, the RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and many other organisations. The title is from one of his most popular, award-winning BBC natural history television series. This book is the first in a major new nationwide series.
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Explores the extraordinary richness of Devon's wildlife habitats: Estuaries, Farmland, Fresh Water, Heathland, Limestone and Chalk, Lundy, Moorland, Sand Dunes, Sea Cliffs, Sea Shore, Woodland, Wood, Pasture and Parkland.
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Acknowledgements
How to Use This Book
Introduction
Setting the Scene
Wild Highlights
Section 1: HABITATS & THEIR WILDLIFE
Estuary
Farmland
Fresh Water
Heathland
Limestone and Chalk
Lundy
Moorland
Sand Dunes
Sea Cliffs
Sea Shore
Slapton Ley
Wood Pasture and Parkland
Woodland
Section 2: WHAT TO SEE & WHERE TO SEE IT
What to See: Plants and animals that make Devon special
Map: Showing nature reserves and country parks
Where to See: Nature reserves and country parks
Visitor Attractions
Section 3: FURTHER INFORMATION
Organisations
Books & Guides
Index
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Secret Nature of Devon is an inspirational introduction to the unique character of Devon’s countryside, and the animals and plants that are special to the county. The book explores the extraordinary richness of Devon’s wildlife habitats: estuaries; farmland; fresh water; heathland; limestone and chalk; Lundy; moorland; sand dunes; sea cliffs; sea shore; woodland; wood pasture and parkland. It includes a comprehensive list of the species that make Devon special, with the best times and places to see them; details of recommended nature reserves and a map showing their locations; and contact details for local wildlife organisations. Secret Nature of Devon is written and photographed by Andrew Cooper, one of the country’s leading wildlife film makers, with advice from county Wildlife Trusts, the RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and many other organisations. The title is from one of this most popular, award-winning BBC natural history television series. This book is the first in a major new nationwide series.
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Explores the extraordinary richness of Devon's wildlife habitats, from farmland to sea cliffs.
Explores the extraordinary richness of Devon's wildlife habitats, from farmland to sea cliffs.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781903998502
Publisert
2005-04-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Green Books
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256
Forfatter