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WYE VALLEY (NN 105)

by George Peterken

Published by Collins. 1st. 2008

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. New naturalist No. 105. The diverse ecology, natural history, landscape and past of a district which has mainly been defined by the extraordinary evolution of the River Wye. Green cloth covers, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. Yellow endpapers with repeating NN logo. xii and 466 pages including index.

A lovely copy! Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly grubby/scuffed at edges of rear panel and is NOT faded to spine (as is often the case).

ISBN: 9780007160686
Stock no. 1829998

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Contents

  • 1. Wye Valley Themes
  • 2. The Physical Background: Geology, Landform, Hydrology, Climate and Soils
  • 3. Wye Valley Landscapes
  • 4. Evolution of the Lower Wye Landscape
  • 5. Woodlands and their Management
  • 6. Grassland and Associated Farmland Habitats
  • 7. Rivers, Streams and Ponds
  • 8. Cliffs, Quarries, Linear and Artificial Habitats
  • 9. Wild Plants and Fungi: the Wye Valley Flora
  • 10. Wild Animals
  • 11. Use, Management and Conservation
  • Appendix: Viewing Nature in the Lower Wye

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