British Columbia : a natural history of its origins, ecology, and diversity with a new look at climate change

Cannings, Richard J. (Richard James) (author.). Cannings, Sydney G. (Sydney Graham), 1954- (author.).

Summary: Explores British Columbia's stunning ecology with a focus on climate change. The province's geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.'s biodiversity. This edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps. A must for anyone who wants detailed and up-to-date information about British Columbia's dazzling natural world.

Record details

ISBN: 9781771640732 (paperback)
Physical Description: 365 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 26 cm
regular print
print
Edition: Revised and expanded thirrd edition.
Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Books, 2015.
Copyright: ©2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Origins -- The Pacific Province -- The legacy of the Ice Age -- Life in the Pacific -- Forests of rain -- Mountaintops -- The spruce kingdom -- Montane forests -- Grasslands -- The world of fresh water -- The future.