Natural History (regional)

Written to appeal to all abilities with the majority of the walks within a 10 mile radius of Shrewsbury. Easy to follow maps, 64pp. 2012

edited by Theodore A Parker

1 map, 3 tables, 108pp.1991

by Andrew L Mack

The area under survey comprises approximately 2,500 sq.kms of pristine lowland rainforest. It is an exceptional region in terms of species numbers endemism and diversity. It is sparsely populated, roadless and so far unexploited by logging or mining. The report chronicles the survey results on plants, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds, 187pp. 1999

by Thomas S Schulenberg / Timothy J Killeen

Situated in the eastern part of the country where the moist Amazonian forests meet the dry forests of the Cerrado this Park contains a variety of ecosystems & high biodiversity. The survey discovered 26 new species of plants one new mammal & three new reptiles. The report includes extensive data appendixes a large fold-out vegetation map & conservation recommendations. 200pp 1999 Conservation International

by Richard Mabey

Richard Mabey has revealed his passion for the natural world in elegantly written stories for BBC Wildlife Magazine for the past 25 years. This collection brings together his favourite pieces and presents a fascinating and inspiring view of the changing natural landscape in which we live. 256pp. 2010

by Hadoram Shirihai

This is the first complete guide to the natural history and wildlife of this vast region. Colour plates and photographs. 544pp. 2nd edition 2007

by Louis Liebenberg

Based on the larger field guide this book contains a wide selection of the original illustrations & concentrates on the commoner spoor encountered by tourists & naturalists. Colour photos b/w drawings distribution maps 104pp 1992

by Derek A Scott

A book intended to create awareness among decision makers & planners of the consequences of wetland loss & degradation. Describes principal wetlands in 13 countries with accounts of over 223 sites highlighting main features ownership degree of protection land use threats & conservation value. maps tables xvii + 560pp 1995

by Jarir Maani

A comprehensive guide with concise descriptions of Jordan's diverse wonders. This compact book is for locals and visitors alike to identify, learn about, and enjoy. Colour photographs, 384pp. 2nd edition 2010

by B Y Sherry / A J Ridgeway

This useful guide to one of the premier Malawi National Parks deals primarily with its historical background & conservation management. The subsequent chapters discuss the ecology the animals & the plants with helpful line drawings to aid identification. B/w illustrations maps 179pp 1985 2nd imp.

by Stephen R Whitney

Covers the entire scope of natural phenomena in the National Park including complete species information on more than 480 plants and animals. 60 colour plates, b/w illustrations, maps, 272pp. 2003 2nd edition reprint

by Stephen Spawls / Kim Howell / Robert Drewes / James Ashe

The first complete listing and comprehensive guide to all the known reptiles of the five East African countries - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Full description and distribution map for every species. Colour photographs illustrating most of the species. 543pp. 2011 reprint