The Olympic Rain Forest: An Ecological Web

by Ruth Kirk

Book Overview

The forest of the northwest coast of North America accounts for two thirds of the world's temperate-zone rain forest, which is a fraction of the size of the more publicized tropical rain forest but is currently being lost at a comparable rate. Coming at a time of public concern and controversy regarding the future of the forest, this book provides a fresh examination of the natural dynamics that have produced the remarkably lush growth characterizing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295971878
• ISBN13: 9780295971872
• Release Date: May 1992
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

An excellent choice for every nature lover

"The Olympic Rain Forest: An Ecological Web" is an excellent book. From the first time I had opened this book, I found out that I had made a good choice. "The Olympic Rain Forest: An Ecological Web" tells us about the wonderful ecosystem of the temperate rain forest of the Olympic Peninsula. The very interesting text with many detail information is enriched with many quality color photographs of magnificent trees, nice flowers and wild animals that we can see in the Olympic Rain Forest. The book describes whole history of this unique forest and perfectly explains an ecological web of the temperate rain forest. I highly recommend this book for everyone who is interested in wildlife and nature conservation.