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New England's Roadside Ecology - by Tom Wessels (Paperback)

New England's Roadside Ecology - by  Tom Wessels (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>New England's preeminent ecologist reveals 30 landscapes of spectacular natural beauty that are easily accessible from nearby roadsides.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Step Out of Your Car and Right into Nature!</b> <p/><i>New England's Roadside Ecology </i>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. <p/> 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. <i>New England's Roadside Ecology</i> is a must-have guide for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and tourists in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A primer on the characteristics of the landscape of the region, emphasizing the exciting and complex interrelationships among species." --<b><i>The Boston Globe</i></b> <p/> "An indispensable guide...<i>New England's Roadside Ecology</i> is likely to become a perennial reference for years to come." <b><i>--Comfort Me with Nature</i></b> <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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. <br>

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