Download or read book The Ecological Pine Barrens of New Jersey written by Howard P. Boyd and published by Plexus Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2008 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plant Communities of New Jersey written by Beryl Robichaud and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book portrays New Jersey as an ecosystem--its geology, topography and soil, climate, plant-plant and plant-animal relationships, and the human impact on the environment. The authors describe in detail the twelve types of plant habitats distinguished in New Jersey and suggest places to observe good examples of them.
Download or read book Ghost Towns and Other Quirky Places in the New Jersey Pine Barrens written by Barbara Solem-Stull and published by Plexus Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pine Barrens written by John McPhee and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1968-05-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people think of New Jersey as a suburban-industrial corridor that runs between New York and Philadelphia. Yet in the low center of the state is a near wilderness, larger than most national parks, which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens. The term refers to the predominant trees in the vast forests that cover the area and to the quality of the soils below, which are too sandy and acid to be good for farming. On all sides, however, developments of one kind or another have gradually moved in, so that now the central and integral forest is reduced to about a thousand square miles. Although New Jersey has the heaviest population density of any state, huge segments of the Pine Barrens remain uninhabited. The few people who dwell in the region, the "Pineys," are little known and often misunderstood. Here McPhee uses his uncanny skills as a journalist to explore the history of the region and describe the people—and their distinctive folklore—who call it home.
Download or read book New Jersey s Lost Piney Culture written by William J. Lewis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep within the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the Piney people have built a vibrant culture and industry from working the natural landscape around them. Foraging skills learned from the local Lenapes were passed down through generations of Piney families who gathered many of the same wild floral products that became staples of the Philadelphia and New York dried flower markets. Important figures such as John Richardson have sought to lift the Pineys from rural poverty by recording and marketing their craftsmanship. As the state government sought to preserve the Pine Barrens and develop the region, Piney culture was frequently threatened and stigmatized. Author and advocate William J. Lewis charts the history of the Pineys, what being a Piney means today and their legacy among the beauty of the Pine Barrens.
Download or read book A Key to the Woody Plants of the New Jersey Pine Barrens written by Michael D. Geller and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within southern New Jersey lies the largest expanse of undeveloped land in the megalopolis between Boston and Washington, D.C. This is the Pine Barrens, our nation's first National Reserve, where visitors are struck by how much the vegetation varies from surrounding areas. Because the sandy soil is only marginally suitable for most agriculture and because the location amounts to a peninsula, settlement has been limited and the current ecology is relatively untouched. However, as New Jersey's population increases, people are looking to the Pine Barrens with a new interest. A Key to the Woody Plants of the New Jersey Pine Barrens is a hand-illustrated, user-friendly guide for both the interested student and weekend naturalist. The key lists all of the woody plants of the Pine Barrens except for a few rare, non-native species. In several keys and more than fifty highly detailed drawings, Michael D. Geller describes the basic features of woody plants and explains how to identify plants both in summer and winter. Along with his set of workable identification keys, the author provides an enjoyable introduction to the geology, ecology, and history of the region, and relates each to the unique flora of the Pine Barrens. The book provides readers with an effective means of identifying the plants that are hallmarks of one of the state's last wild areas.
Download or read book A Study of Significance of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey written by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legendary Locals of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey written by Karen F. Riley and Andrew Gioulis, Foreword by Peter H. Stemmer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our country's first national reserve, the Pine Barrens, harbors a wonderful secret unknown to most outsiders. This 1.1-million-acre treasure trove of pitch pine and sugar sand is home to many rare species and almost 17 trillion gallons of the purest water on earth. It was in this forest that men like Leland Champion logged trees and built sawmills. It was along these waterways that craftsmen like Gary Giberson made prized decoys. And it was in these woods that Stanley Switlik built a tower from which Amelia Earhart jumped, testing his parachute so it could be used in World War II. These woods yielded inventors whose products we enjoy today: cultivated blueberries, cranberry sauce, and Welch's grape juice. It was here that Bob Buchanan reached for the mooring lines as the Hindenburg ended its final, fated voyage. And it was here in Buzby's General Store that John McPhee penned his classic book, The Pine Barrens, setting into motion legislation to preserve this area for future generations.
Download or read book Tom Brown s Field Guide to Wilderness Survival written by Tom Brown, Jr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1987-04-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated wilderness survival guide perfect for seasoned and novice outdoors enthusiasts alike. Here, in one essential volume, are the basics of wilderness survival. The most ancient and important skills, preserved for generations, are presented in a simple, easy-to-use format with clear illustrations and instructions. A complete must-have companion to the great outdoors. • How to build natural shelters in plains, woods, or deserts • How to get safe drinking water from plants, trees, the sun, or Earth Herself • How to make fire without matches and maintain it in any weather • How to find, stalk, kill, and prepare animals for food • The "big four" edible plants, and hundreds of others useful for both nutrition and medicine TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES: America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.
Download or read book Endangered and Threatened Wildlife of New Jersey written by Bruce E. Beans and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: The only comprehensive guide to New Jersey's most imperiled species
Download or read book Wild New Jersey written by David Wheeler and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild New Jersey brings the reader on a real-life safari through the Garden State's wildlife and natural wonders."-Tom Gilmore, President, New Jersey Audubon Society.
Download or read book Pine Barrens written by Richard Forman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pine Barrens: Ecosystem and Landscape focuses on the relationship between the ecological and landscape aspects of Pine Barrens of New Jersey. The idea in this book is based from the discussions of Rutgers University botanists and ecologists at the 1975 American Institute of Biological Science meetings, and from the interest generated by the 1976 annual New Jersey Academy of Science meeting, which focuses on the Pine Barrens. This seven-part book starts with a short discussion on location and boundaries of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Part I covers human activities, from Indian activities and initial European perceptions of the land, including settlement, lumbering, fuel wood and charcoal, iron and glassworks, farming and livestock, and real estate development. The next part of the book describes sandy deposits, geographic distribution of geologic formations, and soil types with their ecologically important characteristics. Topics on hydrology, aquatic ecosystems, and climatic and microclimatic conditions are presented in the third part of this reference. Part IV traces the history of vegetation starting before the Ice Age and analyzes vegetation using different approaches, such as community types, community classification according to a European method, and gradient analysis. Plants of the Pine Barrens are briefly described and listed in Part V. The final part illustrates community relationships of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, and soil microcommunities. The book is ideal for ecologists, botanists, geologists, soil scientists, zoologists, hydrologists, limnologists, engineers, and scientists, as well as planners, decision-makers, and managers who may largely determine the future of a region.
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey written by Howard P. Boyd and published by Plexus Publishing (NJ). This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pine Barrens of New Jersey make up a vast natural area acknowledge worldwide for its unique flora. In this guide, Howard P. Boyd offers readers 150 detailed descriptions along with 130 color photographs of the most commonly seen Pine Barrens wildflower species. Avoiding highly technical language and terminology, Boyd makes it easy for anyone to identify and appreciate these natural beauties. This insightful guide is a must-have for anyone interested in the flora of the Pine Barrens.
Download or read book The Vegetation of the New Jersey Pine barrens written by John William Harshberger and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tom Brown s Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking written by Tom Brown, Jr. and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1986-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizing the ancient lore of Native Americans, Tom Brown passes on a timeless tradition that connects humankind to Earth. This unique volume teaches us the basics of sight, smell, and taste; it shows us how to become one with nature, and how to receive all the signs and signals of the multitude of living creatures with whom we share the beauty and bounty of the wilderness. • How to restore to our senses all the amazing powers stolen away by civilization • How to move as silently as the Native American scouts • How to spot and identify the tracks of a vast variety of animals • How to find humas lost in the wilderness TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES: America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey written by Howard P. Boyd and published by Plexus Pub. This book was released on 1991 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate handbook to the New Jersey Pine barrens. More than 700 species of plants and animals found within this 2,200-square-mile tract are identified and illustrated. The book begins by explaining and defining the uniqueness and diversity of the Pine Barrens, from its history to its ecostructure and future outlook. The bulk of the text, however, is devoted to classifying and categorizing every plant and living creature that makes its home in the Pine Barrens.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Wildflowers written by Roger Tory Peterson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1968 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a guide to the wildflowers in the Northcentral and Eastern regions of the United States.
