Wye Valley
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Wye Valley

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Wye Valley

About this book

A definitive natural history of the Wye Valley covering the geology, geomorphology, conservation and ecological history of this diverse area of outstanding natural beauty.

The spectacular landscape of the Wye Valley region has attracted visitors for over 250 years. Designated one of the few lowland Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1971, it is dominated by the river Wye, which has done much to form this varied ecological landscape.

George Peterken (who has lived in the region for many years and helped to draft the AONB's Nature Conservation Strategy in 1999), skillfully examines the diverse ecology, natural history, landscape and history of this district defined mainly by the extraordinary evolution of the river Wye into a meandering mature river.

With little previously published on the area, Peterken also explores the results of recent conservation efforts in the region, recognising that despite the protection afforded to the 'outstanding natural beauty' of natural habitats and wild species, these regions have continued to suffer substantial losses. Peterken goes on to chart the many initiatives that continue to promote effective conservation within the AONB and surrounding areas.

Perfect for the enthusiastic naturalist, New Naturalist Wye Valley unlocks the secrets of this beautiful natural area.

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Information

Publisher
Collins
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9780007448975
eBook ISBN
9780007405299
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Ecology

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. EDITORS
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Map
  6. Editors Preface
  7. Author’s Foreword and Acknowledgements
  8. CHAPTER 1 Wye Valley Themes
  9. CHAPTER 2 The Physical Background: Geology, Landform, Hydrology, Climate and Soils
  10. CHAPTER 3 Wye Valley Landscapes
  11. CHAPTER 4 Evolution of the Lower Wye Landscape
  12. CHAPTER 5 Woodlands and their Management
  13. CHAPTER 6 Grassland and Associated Farmland Habitats
  14. CHAPTER 7 Rivers, Streams and Ponds
  15. CHAPTER 8 Cliffs, Quarries, Linear and Artificial Habitats
  16. CHAPTER 9 Wild Plants and Fungi: the Wye Valley Flora
  17. CHAPTER 10 Wild Animals
  18. CHAPTER 11 Use, Management and Conservation
  19. APPENDIX Viewing Nature in the Lower Wye
  20. References and Further Reading
  21. Species Index
  22. General Index
  23. The New Naturalist Library
  24. Copyright
  25. About the Publisher

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