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Anglický jazyk
Pioneering Conservation in Alaska
Autor: Ken Ross
Enhanced by more than 100 photographs, this independent companion volume to Environmental Conflict in Alaska chronicles the central land and wildlife issues and the growth of environmental conservation in Alaska during its Russian and territorial eras. The... Viac o knihe
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O knihe
Enhanced by more than 100 photographs, this independent companion volume to Environmental Conflict in Alaska chronicles the central land and wildlife issues and the growth of environmental conservation in Alaska during its Russian and territorial eras. The Alaskan frontier tempted fur traders, whalers, salmon fishers, gold miners, hunters, and oilmen to take what they could without regard for the long-term consequences. Wildlife species, ecosystems, and Native cultures suffered, sometimes irreparably. Damage to wildlife and lands drew the attention of environmentalists including John Muir, who applied their influence to enact wildlife protection laws and set aside lands for conservation. Efforts of conservation leaders and the territory's isolation, small human population, and late development prevented widespread destruction and gave Americans a unique opportunity to protect some of the world's most pristine wilderness
- Vydavateľstvo: Univ of Chicago behalf of UP Colorado
- Rok vydania: 2006
- Formát: Hardback
- Rozmer: 229 x 153 mm
- Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
- ISBN: 9780870818523
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