Kentucky's Last Great Places
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813129228 |
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Author | : Thomas G. Barnes |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813129228 |
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002-06-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813122304 |
" With over 100 glorious full-color photographs and insightful text, Kentucky's Last Great Places highlights the incredible natural beauty found in the Commonwealth's old-growth forests, prairies, wetlands, and other distinctive biological habitats. Many types -- more than 3,000 vascular plants, 230 fish, 105 amphibians and reptiles, 350 birds, 75 mammals, and 12,000 insects -- make Kentucky their home. Many of these species and their habitats are considered rare, threatened, or endangered. Overall, less than one percent of Kentucky is classified ecologically as being in a "pre-European" condition that deserves significant protection. Award-winning photographer and author Thomas G. Barnes combines his striking photographs with essays describing the splendor found in more than forty of Kentucky's diverse natural preserves or ecological areas, including the old-growth Blanton Forest near Pine Mountain in Harlan County, Axe Lake Swamp in Ballard County near the Mississippi River, Red River Gorge, the Kentucky River Palisades, Mammoth Cave, and many others. This spectacular oversized book explores the biodiversity of Kentucky, the challenges to protecting its biological heritage, and the ways that organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, the National Park Service, and others are continuing to protect the state's unique biological legacy. Thomas G. Barnes, an associate extension professor of forestry at the University of Kentucky, is the author of Gardening for the Birds.
Author | : Greg Abernathy |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2016-01-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0813168678 |
Photographs and text examine the species of plants and animals native to Kentucky, exploring glades, prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, and caves, and discussing the state's conservation efforts to preserve native species and ecosystems.
Author | : Donelle Nicole Dreese |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2009-11-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0313353131 |
From Maine's Acadia National Park to Kentucky's Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve, this volume provides a snapshot of the most spectacular and important natural places in the East and Northeast. America's Natural Places: East and Northeast examines over 50 of the most spectacular and important areas of this region, with each entry describing the importance of the area, the flora and fauna that it supports, threats to the survival of the region, and what is being done to protect it. Organized by state within the volume, this work informs readers about the wide variety of natural areas across the east and northeast and identifies places that may be near them that demonstrate the importance of preserving such regions.
Author | : Stacy S. Kowtko |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 1039 |
Release | : 2009-11-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0313350892 |
This timely set invites readers to celebrate the most beautiful and environmentally important places in the United States. Each of the United States boasts numerous special places that are significant for their biodiversity, ecology, habitats for rare and endangered species, or other qualities that make them unique and worthy of preservation. These sites range from nature preserves to state and national parks, wildlife areas, ecosystems that provide a home to diverse flora and fauna, and even scenic vistas. The five volumes of America's Natural Places examine over 200 of the most spectacular and important of these places, with each entry describing the importance of the area, the flora and fauna that it supports, threats to the survival of the region, and what is being done to protect it. Organized by state within regional volumes, this encyclopedia both informs the reader about the wide variety of natural areas across the country and identifies places nearby that demonstrate that preserving such treasurers is of immediate importance to every U.S. citizen.
Author | : Gary P. West |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Authors, American |
ISBN | : 9780979002519 |
Guidebook to some of best eating spots throughout Kentucky.
Author | : Theresa Dowell Blackinton |
Publisher | : Moon Travel |
Total Pages | : 753 |
Release | : 2014-04-29 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 161238837X |
Native Kentuckian Theresa Dowell Blackinton gives readers an insider's look at the Bluegrass State, from the revelry of the Kentucky Derby Festival to quiet, cool Mammoth Cave. Blackinton provides suggestions for unique trip itineraries, including Horsin' Around, Traveling the Bourbon Trail, and The Best of the Bluegrass State. Complete with tips on where to find the best bluegrass tunes and barbecue in Owensboro and how to rent a house boat to cruise the Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area, Moon Kentucky gives travelers to tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Author | : Brian D. Lee |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2017-07-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0813168708 |
Home to sprawling Appalachian forests, rolling prairies, and the longest cave system in the world, Kentucky is among the most ecologically diverse states in the nation. Lakes, rivers, and springs have shaped and nourished life in the Commonwealth for centuries, and water has played a pivotal role in determining Kentucky's physical, cultural, and economic landscapes. The management and preservation of this precious natural resource remain a priority for the state's government and citizens. In this generously illustrated book, experts from a variety of fields explain how water has defined regions across the Commonwealth. Together, they illuminate the ways in which this resource has affected the lives of Kentuckians since the state's settlement, exploring the complex relationship among humans, landscapes, and waterways. They examine topics such as water quality, erosion and sediment control, and emerging water management approaches. Through detailed analysis and case studies, the contributors offer scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and general readers a wide perspective on the state's valuable water resources.
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2008-12-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0813172993 |
"In addition to serving as a stunning photographic record of Kentucky's rare plants, the book examines ecological commuities and the ways in which they are threatened."-p. [2] of cover.
Author | : Adam Gamble |
Publisher | : Good Night books |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2014-04-18 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1602192634 |
Welcome to Kentucky! A celebration of the Bluegrass State, this delightful board book takes young readers on a tour of Kentucky’s most famous and beloved icons, including the Mammoth Caves, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville Slugger Museum, Newport Aquarium, Black Mountain, University of Kentucky, Kentucky State Fair, Louisville Zoo, Belle of Louisville riverboat, and Dinosaur World.