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Reclamation of disturbed alpine lands Reclamation of disturbed alpine lands Hardy BBT Limited. ABSTRACT: The purpose of this project is to collect and review information on the measures needed to reclaim alpine disturbances. The disturbances are associated with development of ski facilities an… OL12973695W
Biodiversity of alpine regions Biodiversity of alpine regions Greg Pyers "Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of alpine regions "--Provided by publisher. OL15538671W
Plant ecology, herbivory, and human impact in Nordic mountain birch forests Plant ecology, herbivory, and human impact in Nordic mountain birch forests F. E. Wielgolaski,Dietbert Thannheiser This volume contains results from the EU HIBECO project. It was performed from 2000 to 2003 to investigate the mountain birch ecosystem in northern Fennoscandia. The accompanying CD-ROM contains addi… OL18286775W
AMENITY MIGRANTS: SEEKING AND SUSTAINING MOUNTAINS AND THEIR CULTURES; ED. BY LAURENCE A.G. MOSS AMENITY MIGRANTS: SEEKING AND SUSTAINING MOUNTAINS AND THEIR CULTURES; ED. BY LAURENCE A.G. MOSS L. A. G. Moss ix, 329 p. : 25 cm OL19485216W
The High-Mountain Cryosphere The High-Mountain Cryosphere Christian Huggel "This edited volume, showcasing cutting-edge research, addresses two primary questions - what are the main drivers of change in high-mountains and what are the risks implied by these changes? From a … OL20169928W
Mountains and hills Mountains and hills Louise Spilsbury 'Wild Habitats of the British Isles' is a series written for children aged between eight and ten years. Each of the books in the series explores different habitats throughout the British Isles, and t… OL21668171W
Walk up the mountain Walk up the mountain Caroline Arnold Describes the geographic features of mountains, plants and animals that live there, and how to climb mountains. OL22060428W
The life of the mountains The life of the mountains Maurice Brooks Surveys the unique vegetation and animal life of America's spectacular mountain ranges. OL24840002W
Expedition Diaries : Himalayan Mountains Expedition Diaries Expedition Diaries : Himalayan Mountains Expedition Diaries Simon Chapman 47 pages : 25 cm OL25263675W
Mountains and volcanoes Mountains and volcanoes Rose Pipes Introduces some famous mountains and volcanoes around the world, including the Andes, the Rocky Mountains, and the Alps. OL2635213W
Mountain worlds Mountain worlds Gilda Berger Describes the different climate zones of a mountain and how plants and animals have adapted to these varying conditions. OL2728072W
World Wildlife World Wildlife Mary Cartwright,Andy Dixon Looks at the animals and plants of polar, rainforest, grassland and mountain environments and explains how each species has adapted to life there. OL29237208W
Biodiversity and conservation of neotropical montane forests Biodiversity and conservation of neotropical montane forests Neotropical Montane Forest Biodiversity and Conservation Symposium (1993 New York Botanical Garden) "Uneven collection of 60 papers; most concern Andean mountain flora, forests, and habitats. Several papers focus on human modifications"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57. OL3510221W
Mountains Mountains A. S. Collinson Discusses how mountains are formed, how plants and animals adapt to life in them, and how they influence weather and geographical changes. OL4110598W
People of the mountains People of the mountains Jen Green Examines the many different types of cultures that exist in mountainous regions, discussing settlements, houses, employment, transportation, communication, daily life, leisure activities, and tourism. OL544966W
Life at a high altitude Life at a high altitude Judy Levin Defines high altitudes, where air is thinner, cooler, and drier, and indicates how plants, animals, and humans learn to survive in this extreme environment. OL5814773W
Mountains and the law Mountains and the law A. Castelein Mountain law is still in its infancy. Most countries have not yet adopted mountain-specific laws, preferring to focus on the protection and development of mountains through existing sectoral legislat… OL7867039W
The Secret Sierra The Secret Sierra David Gilligan 288 p. : 22 cm OL9465796W
A mountain food chain A mountain food chain A. D. Tarbox "A look at a common food chain in the Rocky Mountains, introducing the ponderosa pine tree that starts the chain, the mountain lion that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between"-- OL9727966W
Mountains Mountains Kate Riggs "A fundamental look at a common food chain in the mountains, starting with the ponderosa pine, ending with the mountain lion, and introducing various animals in between"--Provided by publisher. OL9882003W
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