Natural History Of Nova Scotia Topics And Habitats

Produced in joint with the Dapartmant of lands and Forests. The history of Nova Scotia.

Features "Natural History of Nova Scotia, " an online publication of the Nova Scotia Museum which takes an ecological or naturalist's approach to understanding the environment of Nova Scotia. Provides book files in PDF format only. Notes that a printed version is available. Lists the topics and habitats discussed in the files. Offers a site search engine and a French translation. Posts contact information for the Museum in Halifax, via mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail. Links to the Museum's home page.

This volume describes the relationships between non-living and living elements as they actually occur in the Nova Scotia landscape. This is achieved by use of a geographical classification system of regions, districts, and units that are defined according to distinctive landscape characteristics. Information presented for the various levels of classification includes geology, landscape development, soils, plants, animals, cultural features, climate, hydrology, and scenic quality. Includes glossary and index.

Presenting case studies of professional foresters from 1920 onwards, this text reveals a rich tradition of alternative and dissenting practices combined with professional and political orthodoxies. The aim is to illustrate the public and environmental challenges that engulf contemporary forestry.