Gower (Collins New Naturalist)
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Author Description
This is a definitive natural history of the Gower Peninsula, located to the south west of Swansea and often described as Wales in miniature. The area is unique in terms of the variety of the habitats and species that occur within its 188 square kilometres. As a result, it has a greater diversity of conservation designations than almost anywhere else in the UK. The natural history of Gower is like most parts of the British Isles - inextricably linked to the activities of man across many thousand years. In his study, Jonathan Mullard uses the evolving landscape and the effect that the associated changes have had on species and habitats as its core. The culmination of years of research and rich with the latest information and full colour illustrations, "Gower" is a valuable source of information on this diverse and fascinating area.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex interplay between human land use and the ecological evolution of the Gower Peninsula, a region of exceptional biodiversity. Jonathan Mullard, an expert in the region's natural history, synthesizes years of field research to document how centuries of human activity have shaped the unique habitats found within this 188-square-kilometre area. The work provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how conservation designations and environmental changes have influenced the survival and distribution of local species.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of the Gower Peninsula's diverse habitats and ecological zones.
- Historical context regarding human impact on the landscape over several millennia.
- Extensive documentation of local flora and fauna species.
- Examination of the various conservation designations that protect the region.
- Full-colour illustrations and maps detailing the area's natural features.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text serves as a dense, authoritative reference for researchers and naturalists interested in the specific ecological profile of the Gower Peninsula. Its focus on the intersection of human history and environmental science provides a rigorous, scholarly examination of the region's conservation status.
Page Count:
445
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
Harpercollins Pub Ltd
ISBN-10:
0007160674
ISBN-13:
9780007160679
Natural History
Science & Math
Wales
Biology
Earth Sciences
Conservation
Ecology
Geography
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