Plant Life of Snowdonia, The

by David Evans (Author), PeterRhind (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $8.73

  The Plant Life of Snowdonia brings together a collection of informative and accessible essays about the plant life of an area renowned internationally for its natural beauty. It will appeal to specialists and amateurs alike - in fact, anyone who enjoys the natural habital of this region of outstanding conservational interest will love this book. Altogether, Snowdonia includes some 90 specially designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest and 16 National Nature Reserves, which between them boast a range of interesting and unusual mountain plants. These are all described here in the context of their habitat and location, with a handy reference map to guide enthusiasts who might want to discover various species for themselves. The eight chapters in The Plant Life of Snowdonia have been written by a range of experts, and they introduce the reader to a variety of different species, from seed plants to freshwater algae. In addition, there are descriptions of fungi and lichens which will prove invaluable to the dedicated plant lover, and the exceptional photographs (all reproduced in colour) were taken out in the field by experienced botanists Peter Rhind and David Evans, the editors of the book. Undoubtedly, this stunning new publication will be among the most authoritative and enjoyable books on Snowdonia's plants ever to be published. The Plant Life of Snowdonia is both a helpful guide to, and a fascinating record of, one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.