Natural History (regional)

by Mary E Gillham

This account, by an island ecologist, is aimed at the non specialist visitor to Lundy and provides details of the vegetation, animal life and rock types of this three mile long granite outpost of the North Devon coast. This study over the last 50 years describes representative habitats and endeavours to convey the allure of the island. Colour and b/w illustrations, 176pp. 2007

by Pielou

A practical portable guide to the climate geology plants & animals of this remarkable area of the world. It is packed with answers to naturalists' questions & is a compact source of information for those who must limit their load - hikers kayakers photographers & naturalists so that they will see all & miss nothing. B/w line drawings 384pp 1994 Chic.UP

by Pielou

A practical, portable guide to the climate, geology, plants & animals of this remarkable area of the world. It is packed with answers to naturalists' questions & is a compact source of information for those who must limit their load - hikers, kayakers, photographers & naturalists so that they will see all & miss nothing. B/w line drawings, 384pp 1994 Chic.UP

by Johnston, J. Laughton

Shetland's ecology is explained in the context of its isolation & the overlap of northern southern British Scandinavian and Icelandic species & communities. 12 chapters cover ecology flora & fauna marine fisheries Fair Isle local & visiting naturalists the oil industry & recent environmental changes. Colour photos sketches by John Busby figures tables maps 300pp 1998

by Benny Gensbol

Comprehensive guide to help visitors identify most of Greenland's birds, terrestrial and aquatic mammals, fish, insects and plants. Includes a chapter on geography, geological origins, the ice cap and climate. Colour photographs and illustrations, 258pp. 2004

by John Kticher

Substantially revised & expanded, this new edition begins with a general overview of the various ecosysytems followed by a description of the structure, function & evolution of tropical rainforests. Trees, mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians & arthropods are discussed in relation to their various roles within the forest & there are chapters on savanna & coastal ecosystems. A very readable book. Colour photos, b/w drawings, maps, 451pp, 1997 2nd edition

by Thomas S Schulenberg / Kim Awbrey

Rapid Assessment Program Working Papers 8. The Chuquisaca & Tarija regions of Bolivia encompass one of the most dramatic shifts in flora & vegetation anywhere along the eastern Andes. This 1995 survey discovered the area contains one of the largest remaining uninterrupted tracts of Bosque Tucuman-Boliviano wet forest as well as a number of endemic species. There are also heavy development pressures. Colour photos halftones map 84pp. 1998 Conservation international

edited by Thomas S Schulenberg et al

The surveys discovered several species new to science including many butterfly & moth species & a large rodent which may even represent a new genus. The report provides critical conservation recommendations & detailed anthropological assessment of resource use by local communities. The area is one of Peru's richest biological regions. 200pp 1999 Conservation International

by Sally Poncet / Kim Crosbie

Provides essential information on the history, vegetation and wildlife of 23 of South Georgia's most popular visitor sites. Each of the sites described has a detailed map showing key locations for wildlife, vegetation, historic artefacts and topographical features of interest, as well as hiking routes. Colour photographs, 180pp. 2nd edition 2012

by Debbie Summers / Falklands Conservation

Information gathered from a number of sources gives the perspective of the expedition leader, the photographer and the islanders. Together with detailed maps and colour photographs this book gives us a taste of this beautiful and remote archipelago, along with advice to ensure that the impact of tourism is kept to as minimum. 132pp. Ringbound. 2nd edition 2005

Information gathered from a number of sources gives the perspective of the expedition leader, the photographer and the islanders. Together with detailed maps and colour photographs this book gives us a taste of this beautiful and remote archipelago along with advice to ensure that the impact of tourism is kept to as minimum. 110pp. Ringbound. 2001

by Sharon Chester

From bats to butterflies, lizards to llamas and ferns to flamingos, this title covers over 800 of the country's common plants and animals. Information on the best spots to view wildlife. English, Spanish and scientific names. Colour illustrations, maps, 392pp. 2008