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Category : Bird feeders
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Wood Projects for Illinois Wildlife
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Category : Bird feeders
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Category : Bird feeders
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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The Natural Heritage of Illinois
Author: John E Schwegman
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 0809334852
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Natural Heritage of Illinois is an engaging collection of ninety-three essays on the lands, waters, plants, and animals found in Illinois. Written in lively, accessible prose, the book discusses how wind, water, glaciers, earthquakes, fire, and people have shaped Illinois’ landforms, natural habitats, rivers and streams, and the ways in which native plants and animals, from individual species to entire ecosystems, have thrived, survived, or died out. Author John E. Schwegman looks at the state’s early natural history, including its prehistoric vegetation and wildlife. He describes surviving remnants of formerly widespread species, such as biting horseflies so abundant they could kill a horse and flights of passenger pigeons dense enough to block the sun. The book addresses issues of species decline, the ways animals adapt to climate change and dwindling habitats, and the problem of invasive exotic species. Ecosystem preservation is discussed, and readers will witness prescribed burning techniques and volunteers aiding in natural land management. Animal and plant conservation in Illinois is illustrated by essays that examine the efforts to save our dwindling Prairie Chicken population and to reintroduce river otters, the return of nesting bald eagles and cormorants to the state, the discovery of armadillos in southern Illinois, the pros and cons of feeding birds, and the biological significance of frog calls. Essays on Illinois’ native plants cover a wide range of topics, from defensive strategies to poisonous and edible species, prairie’s dependence on fire, how to recognize our wild roses, orchids, prairie grasses, and more. Full of fascinating information and expert knowledge, this book will prove invaluable to scholars, students, teachers, and casual nature lovers.
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 0809334852
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Natural Heritage of Illinois is an engaging collection of ninety-three essays on the lands, waters, plants, and animals found in Illinois. Written in lively, accessible prose, the book discusses how wind, water, glaciers, earthquakes, fire, and people have shaped Illinois’ landforms, natural habitats, rivers and streams, and the ways in which native plants and animals, from individual species to entire ecosystems, have thrived, survived, or died out. Author John E. Schwegman looks at the state’s early natural history, including its prehistoric vegetation and wildlife. He describes surviving remnants of formerly widespread species, such as biting horseflies so abundant they could kill a horse and flights of passenger pigeons dense enough to block the sun. The book addresses issues of species decline, the ways animals adapt to climate change and dwindling habitats, and the problem of invasive exotic species. Ecosystem preservation is discussed, and readers will witness prescribed burning techniques and volunteers aiding in natural land management. Animal and plant conservation in Illinois is illustrated by essays that examine the efforts to save our dwindling Prairie Chicken population and to reintroduce river otters, the return of nesting bald eagles and cormorants to the state, the discovery of armadillos in southern Illinois, the pros and cons of feeding birds, and the biological significance of frog calls. Essays on Illinois’ native plants cover a wide range of topics, from defensive strategies to poisonous and edible species, prairie’s dependence on fire, how to recognize our wild roses, orchids, prairie grasses, and more. Full of fascinating information and expert knowledge, this book will prove invaluable to scholars, students, teachers, and casual nature lovers.
Outdoor Illinois
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Category : Fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Category : Fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Nippersink Creek Watershed Plan
Author: Nippersink Creek Watershed Planning Committee (Ill.)
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 86
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 86
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Wildlife Review
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Category : Wild life, Conservation of
Languages : en
Pages : 488
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Category : Wild life, Conservation of
Languages : en
Pages : 488
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Outdoor Highlights
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Category : Fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Category : Fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Creating Habitats and Homes for Illinois Wildlife
Author: Debbie Scott Newman
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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"Funding was provided in part by the University of Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Pheasant Fund, and Illinois Habitat Fund"--t.p. verso.
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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"Funding was provided in part by the University of Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Pheasant Fund, and Illinois Habitat Fund"--t.p. verso.
1995/1996 Conservation Education Catalog
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 92
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 92
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Available Publications of the Illinois State Natural History Survey
Author: Illinois. Natural History Survey Division
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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 406
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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 406
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Press Summary - Illinois Information Service
Author: Illinois Information Service
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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