Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the environmental threats that the Assateague Island National Seashore and its delicate ecosystem encounter. The area, a unique barrier island on the Atlantic Coast, faces challenges such as dredging, land disturbance, and insect control. Dredging can disrupt the ecosystem by altering underwater plant life and affecting fish spawning and nursery areas. Land disturbance, caused by visitation and recreational activities, threatens the island's sensitive dunes and back dune areas. Insect control, often involving the use of pesticides, poses risks to the marsh's intricate food chain. The author presents various perspectives on these environmental threats, including the impact on wildlife, the ecological balance of the island, and potential solutions to mitigate these challenges. By examining the complexities of preserving the Assateague Island National Seashore, this book sheds light on the broader importance of safeguarding coastal ecosystems and highlights the delicate balance between human activity and environmental protection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780428089528_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780428089528
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780428089528
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, Etats-Unis
Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #251E-0085
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