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New England's Roadside Ecology: Explore 30 of the Region's Unique Natural Areas (Paperback)
$24.95
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Staff Reviews
Those of us who like to venture outdoors AND are curious about what we stop & look at-rocks, trees, fungi, plants, ETC.-will enjoy paging thru Wessel's newest book.
As an ecologist, he is top notch. there are detailed & understandable descriptions of what you see PLUS the photos are a perfect match for what YOU might see in your exploring!
His other books are worth having in your library-all to help you understand & appreciate your surroundings!
***** 5 stars
Description
Step Out of Your Car and Right into Nature!
New England’s Roadside Ecology guides you through 30 spectacular natural sites, all within an easy walk from the road. The sites include the forests, wetlands, alpines, dunes, and geologic ecosystems that make up New England.
Author Tom Wessels is the perfect guide. Each entry starts with the brief description of the hike's level of difficulty—all are gentle to moderate and cover no more than two miles. Entries also include turn-by-turn directions and clear descriptions of the flora, fauna, and fungi you are likely to encounter along the way. New England’s Roadside Ecology is a must-have guide for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and tourists in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
About the Author
Tom Wessels is a terrestrial ecologist and professor emeritus at Antioch University New England where he founded the master’s degree program in Conservation Biology. With interests in forest, desert, arctic, and alpine ecosystems, plus geomorphology, evolutionary ecology, complex systems science, and the interface of landscape and culture, Tom considers himself a generalist. He has conducted workshops on ecology and sustainability throughout the country for over three decades.
Praise For…
“A primer on the characteristics of the landscape of the region, emphasizing the exciting and complex interrelationships among species.” —The Boston Globe
“An indispensable guide…New England’s Roadside Ecology is likely to become a perennial reference for years to come.” —Comfort Me with Nature