Overview
In this thoroughly revised edition of a classic natural history, Tim McNulty returns his gaze to the Olympic National Park: 1,400 square miles of rugged mountains and wilderness in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula. By examining the effects of global warming and its rapid changes throughout the region alongside current archaeological discoveries that shed new light on the early people of the peninsula, McNulty brings together our past and future.
McNulty also tells the stories of the Olympic National Park's animal populations, from marmots and black bears to the reintroduction of fishers and the prospect of reintroducing wolves. He then looks at the resurgence of bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and the burgeoning sea otter populations rejuvenating coastal ecosystems. Finally, McNulty explores the restoration of the Elwha River, the removal of salmon-blocking dams, and salmon recovery efforts across the peninsula.
Synopsis
A guide to the geology, ecology, wildlife, botany, native American history, and many other aspects of Washington State's Olympic National Park, written by poet and nature writer Tim McNulty. Includes species checklists, visitors' information, and fine color photographs. This is a corrected edition of the reissue by Sasquatch Books in 1999, which updated the original 1996 Houghton Mifflin edition. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
A detailed natural history guide to Washington State's Olympic National Park, one of the world's richest old-growth forest preserves containing over 1,400 square miles of mountains, valleys, and wild coastline. Includes color photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.