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Precious heritage : the status of biodiversity in the United States /

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'Precious Heritage' draws together for the first time a quarter century of information on U.S. biodiversity developed by natural heritage programs from across the country. This richly illustrated volume not only documents those aspects of U.S. biodiversity that are particularly noteworthy,...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Association for Biodiversity Information (associated with work.), Nature Conservancy (U.S.) (associated with work.)
Other Authors: Stein, Bruce A., 1955- (Editor), Kutner, Lynn S. (Editor), Adams, Jonathan S., 1961- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Biodiversity conservation > United States.
Biodiversité > Conservation > États-Unis.
Biodiversity conservation
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'Precious Heritage' draws together for the first time a quarter century of information on U.S. biodiversity developed by natural heritage programs from across the country. This richly illustrated volume not only documents those aspects of U.S. biodiversity that are particularly noteworthy, but also considers how species and ecosystems are faring, what is threatening them, and what is needed to protect the nation's remaining natural inheritance.
Item Description:A joint project of the nature Conservancy and Association for Biodiversity Information.
Previously issued in print: 2000.
Physical Description:1 online resource (426 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197561331 (ebook)
0197561330 (ebook)