Introduction to California chaparral / Ronald D. Quinn, Sterling C. Keeley ; illustrations by Marianne D. Wallace.
The characteristic look of California Chaparral-a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills-is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills a...
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| Online Access: | Electronic book from JSTOR |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2006. |
| Series: | California natural history guides ;
90. California natural history guides. Introductory guide. |
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| Summary: | The characteristic look of California Chaparral-a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills-is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and droughts. Written for a wide audience, this concise, engaging, and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 322 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-302) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780520939004 052093900X 1282771930 9781282771932 9786612771934 6612771933 |
| Access: | Access limited to authorized users. |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |