Kentucky's natural heritage : an illustrated guide to biodiversity /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Abernathy, Greg
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, [2010]
Subjects:	Kentucky > Guidebooks. Natural history > Kentucky > Guidebooks. Biodiversity > Kentucky > Guidebooks. Natural areas > Kentucky > Guidebooks.

Table of Contents:

Introduction. Biodiversity ; Kentucky's place in the world
Physical overview. Natural regions ; Geology, soils, and topography ; Water resources ; Climate ; Extreme weather ; Land cover
Natural history. Natural history timeline ; Native peoples ; Fire ; Historical accounts ; Presettlement land cover
Species and natural communities. Species ; Natural communities
Threats. Habitat conversion and land-use change ; Invasive species ; Pollution ; Global climate change ; Overcollection and overharvesting
Conservation. Conservation science : natural heritage methodology ; Conservation lands ; Restoration management ; Government regulation ; Conservation planning ; Citizen contributions.