Introduction to California Chaparral: Volume 90

by Sterling C. Keeley, Ronald D. Quinn, Sterling Keeley, et al.

Book Overview

The characteristic look of California Chaparral--a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills--is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520245660
• ISBN13: 9780520245662
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.6" x 7.1"