Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands
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Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands 2nd Edition
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2014
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands 2nd Edition written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Gardening categories.
Originally published in 1999, Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands was the first book to focus on the beauty and diversity of the wetland plants that once covered 1.5 million acres of Iowa. Now this classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and all-new photographs, just as Iowa’s wetlands are getting the respect and attention they deserve. In clear and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description. Plants are presented by habitat (terrestrial or aquatic), then refined by habit (e.g., emergent, floating, or submerged) or taxonomic group (e.g., ferns and allies or trees, shrubs, and vines). Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to tonics to soup and the ways that wildlife today use them for food and shelter. Each of the more than 150 species accounts is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg, who has also updated the nomenclature and descriptions for certain species. After decades of being considered an enemy of the settler, the farmer, and the citizen, Iowa’s wetlands have come into their own. We are finally caring for these important habitats. Runkel and Roosa’s updated field companion will be a valuable guide to today’s preservation and restoration initiatives.
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2010-09-13
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-13 with Nature categories.
Wildflowers Of Iowa Woodlands
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-11-01
Wildflowers Of Iowa Woodlands written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-01 with Nature categories.
This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1979, Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the wooded communities that once covered more than 6 million acres of the state. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new images, this reliable field companion will introduce woodland wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. The species accounts are accompanied by brilliant full-page color photographs by Larry Stone, Thomas Rosburg, and Carl Kurtz. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Alvin Bull provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to insecticides to tonics. Iowa’s original savannas, woodlands, and forests were cleared with amazing thoroughness, yet enough beauty and diversity remain to give joy to hikers, birders, and mushroomers. Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of today’s woodlands.
The Book Of Swamp Bog
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Author : John Eastman
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 1995-03-01
The Book Of Swamp Bog written by John Eastman and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-03-01 with Nature categories.
Ecological approach to natural history provides complete descriptions of 80 common wetland plants.
Wetland Indicators
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Author : Ralph W. Tiner
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-12-19
Wetland Indicators written by Ralph W. Tiner and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Understand the current concept of wetland and methods for identifying, describing, classifying, and delineating wetlands in the United States with Wetland Indicators - capturing the current state of science's role in wetland recognition and mapping. Environmental scientists and others involved with wetland regulations can strengthen their knowledge about wetlands, and the use of various indicators, to support their decisions on difficult wetland determinations. Professor Tiner primarily focuses on plants, soils, and other signs of wetland hydrology in the soil, or on the surface of wetlands in his discussion of Wetland Indicators. Practicing - and aspiring - wetland delineators alike will appreciate Wetland Indicators' critical insight into the development and significance of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and other factors. Features Color images throughout illustrate wetland indicators. Incorporates analysis and coverage of the latest Army Corps of Engineers delineation manual. Provides over 60 tables, including extensive tables of U.S. wetland plant communities and examples for determining hydrophytic vegetation.
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-06
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with Gardening categories.
This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1989, Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the huge grasslands that once stretched from Manitoba to Texas. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new photographs, this reliable field companion will introduce tallgrass prairie wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. Each species account is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to dyes to hairbrushes. Runkel and Roosa say that prairies can be among the most peaceful places on earth; certainly they are among the most beleaguered. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of the prairie landscape.
A Practial Guide To Prairie Reconstruction
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Author : Carl Kurtz
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2010-09-13
A Practial Guide To Prairie Reconstruction written by Carl Kurtz and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-13 with Nature categories.
"Intended to encourage economical and functional prairie plant communities in the Midwest, this guide provides a formula for success for all but the most extreme conditions; it outlines the procedures and problems involved in reconstructing tallgrass prairies on large fields or in small backyards. In chapters on seed selection and harvest, site selection, soil preparation, seeding, post-planting mowing, burning, and growth and development - along with color photographs that are both beautiful and instructive - Kurtz presents a step-by-step guide to creating diverse and well-established prairie plant communities."--BOOK JACKET.
A Practical Guide To Prairie Reconstruction
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Author : Carl Kurtz
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2013-08
A Practical Guide To Prairie Reconstruction written by Carl Kurtz and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08 with Nature categories.
Thirty-five years and many acres after planting his first patch of prairie flowers, Carl Kurtz is considered one of the deans of the great tallgrass prairie revival. The Prairie Enthusiast called the 2001 edition of his book a “readable and understandable introduction to prairie and the general steps in carrying out a reconstruction.” Now this second edition reflects his increased experience with reconstructing and restoring prairie grasslands. Kurtz has completely revised every chapter of the first edition, from site selection and harvest to soil preparation, seeding, postplanting mowing, burning, and growth and development. He has written new chapters on establishing prairie in old pastureland and on the judicious use of herbicides, including a table that shows particular problem species, the types of herbicides that are most effective at controlling them, and the timing and method of treatment. New photographs illustrate species and steps, and Kurtz has expanded the question-and-answer section and updated the references and the section on midwestern seed sources and services. Tallgrass prairie is critical wildlife habitat and an important element in flood control and stream water treatment. The process of reconstructing and restoring prairie grasslands has made great strides in recent decades. Carl Kurtz’s indispensable, step-by-step guide to creating a diverse and well-established prairie community provides both directions and encouragement for individual landowners as well as land managers working with government agencies and nonprofit organizations that have taken up the task of reconstructing and restoring native grasslands.
The Emerald Horizon
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Author : Cornelia F. Mutel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2008-03
The Emerald Horizon written by Cornelia F. Mutel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03 with History categories.
In The Emerald Horizon, Cornelia Mutel combines lyrical writing with meticulous scientific research to portray the environmental past, present, and future of Iowa. In doing so, she ties all of Iowa's natural features into one comprehensive whole. Since so much of the tallgrass state has been transformed into an agricultural landscape, Mutel focuses on understanding today’s natural environment by understanding yesterday’s changes. After summarizing the geological, archaeological, and ecological features that shaped Iowa’s modern landscape, she recreates the once-wild native communities that existed prior to Euroamerican settlement. Next she examines the dramatic changes that overtook native plant and animal communities as Iowa’s prairies, woodlands, and wetlands were transformed. Finally she presents realistic techniques for restoring native species and ecological processes as well as a broad variety of ways in which Iowans can reconnect with the natural world. Throughout, in addition to the many illustrations commissioned for this book, she offers careful scientific exposition, a strong sense of respect for the land, and encouragement to protect the future by learning from the past. The “emerald prairie” that “gleamed and shone to the horizon’s edge,” as botanist Thomas Macbride described it in 1895, has vanished. Cornelia Mutel’s passionate dedication to restoring this damaged landscape—and by extension the transformed landscape of the entire Corn Belt—invigorates her blend of natural history and human history. Believing that citizens who are knowledgeable about native species, communities, and ecological processes will better care for them, she gives us hope—and sound suggestions—for the future.
Gardening With Native Plants In The Upper Midwest
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Author : Judy Nauseef
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2016-04-15
Gardening With Native Plants In The Upper Midwest written by Judy Nauseef and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-15 with Gardening categories.
"Want to have a garden that is both beautiful and biodiverse, satisfying and sustainable? In this book, long-time landscape designer Judy Nauseef shows gardeners in the upper Midwest how to restore habitat and diversity to their piece of the planet by making native plants part of well-designed, thoughtfully planned gardens. Providing specific regional information, and working against the backdrop of habitat and species losses in the tallgrass prairie states, the author brings years of experience to creating landscapes that recall the now-vanished grasslands of the Midwest. Whether you have a city yard, a suburban lot, or a rural acreage, there are ideas here for you, along with examples of well-designed landscapes in which native plants enhance paths, patios, pergolas, and steps. Ecologists, landscape architects and designers, master gardeners, landscape contractors, teachers, and home gardeners--everyone dedicated to conserving and improving our environment--will benefit from Nauseef's approach."--Page [4] cover.