{"product_id":"minnesotas-natural-heritage-second-edition-hardcover","title":"Minnesota's Natural Heritage: Second Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn R. Tester\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusan M. Galatowitsch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca A. Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive work on Minnesota's natural history and ecology--updated, expanded, and copiously illustrated to account for profound changes to the state's natural landscape over the past twenty-five years\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The story of Minnesota's natural landscape, reaching back to the time of the glaciers, covers at least 12,000 years. Yet even against that vast expanse, recent decades have significantly transformed the natural world that is Minnesota's greatest resource. In the twenty-five years since the first publication of \u003ci\u003eMinnesota's Natural Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e, the definitive volume on the state's natural history and ecology, human activity and climate change have profoundly altered the major ecosystems that give our state its rich and varied character. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The second edition of \u003ci\u003eMinnesota's Natural Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to these ecosystems--the lakes and rivers, forests and prairies, farmlands and wetlands--and explains how they have come to be, how they function, and how they have changed so rapidly and dramatically in recent years. Full-color illustrations document the state's striking natural beauty in all its vigor and fragility, while maps, drawings, diagrams, and graphs amplify points of historical, ecological, and geological interest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The most complete treatment of Minnesota's natural environment, compiled and accessibly written by scientists whose collective knowledge spans the book's expansive content, \u003ci\u003eMinnesota's Natural Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e is the one indispensable companion for both visitors and inhabitants, as enlightening to page through as it is valuable to study.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Tester (1929-2019) was emeritus professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He was a lifelong scientist and naturalist who witnessed many changes to Minnesota's ecosystems. He published numerous articles and research papers on wildlife and ecosystem ecology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Susan M. Galatowitsch is professor and head of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota. She is author of \u003ci\u003eEcological Restoration\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRestoring Prairie Wetlands: An Ecological Approach\u003c\/i\u003e. She and her research team focus on wetland and grassland restoration and invasive species management. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rebecca A. Montgomery is a professor in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota. She started her career as a tropical biologist before returning to Minnesota. Her research focuses on forest ecology and tree biology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John J. Moriarty is senior manager of wildlife for Three Rivers Park District. He was a natural resources manager for Ramsey County Parks and Hennepin Parks, as well as a community faculty member at Metropolitan State University. He has written five books on Minnesota natural history, including \u003ci\u003eAmphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e (Minnesota, 2014) and \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e (Minnesota, 2018). \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 552\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 10.6 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768763449632,"sku":"9781517903572","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/37f502c1f06cb837aeb3f75655c92d23.webp?v=1780336893","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/minnesotas-natural-heritage-second-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}