Download or read book Field Guide to Plants of UC Santa Cruz written by Nathalie Martin and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-31 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Field Guide to Plants of UC Santa Cruz contains stunning illustrations that complement full color photographs of over 180 vascular plant speices. Also included are detailed notes on identification, habitat, plant height, bloom period and status on the unparalleled UCSC campus.
Download or read book Flora of the Santa Cruz Mountains of California written by John H. Thomas and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1991-05-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Santa Cruz Mountains, an area covering almost 1,400 square miles from San Francisco southward to the Monterey County line, are a part of the Coast Range of Central California. The Mountains and the adjacent lowlands have a rich vascular flora, and about 1,800 species, subspecies, varieties, forms, and hybrids of ferns, conifers, and flowering plants, distributed among 168 families, have been reported from the region. This comprehensive flora, the first of the area, is designed for use by both the serious beginner and the trained botanist. The flora is illustrated by 250 line drawing and ten photographs. In addition, there is a map of the Santa Cruz Mountains area and a stratigraphic profile of the rock formations. The stratigraphic profile and a section on geology have been contributed by Dr. Earl E. Brabb of the United States Geological Survey. Distributional notes, keys to families, genera, and species, pertinent synonymy, a glossary of technical terms, an index of place names, and common0name and scientific-name indexes form the body of the text. The Introduction contains a description of the geography of the Santa Cruz Mountains and adjacent lowlands, seconds on the geology and climate, a brief discussion and analysis of the vegetation and floristic affinities of the area, and a history of past botanical collecting. A selected list of references has been appended to allow the interested individual to pursue his studies further.
Download or read book Field Guide to Ethnobotany of UC Santa Cruz written by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flora of the Santa Cruz Mountains of California written by John H. Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to Spiders of UC Santa Cruz written by Maycee Hash and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Maycee Hash set out to develop a field guide. She wanted her book to reveal the astonishing variation of local spiders, foster curiosity, and promote appreciation for these fascinating organisms. Two years later, unsatisfied with her first attempt, Maycee set forth to create a second edition that maintained the first's lighthearted spirit but improved greatly upon its content and format. This has resulted in a stunning collection of arachnid macrophotography and detailed natural history information on over 80 spider taxa. Spiders have an inherent capacity to inspire awe in people. It is just that some of that incredible potential can be obscured by a learned fear or apprehension. However, with the correct approach (a pun here, a pun there) this fear may be abated. Maycee provides a great deal of information without trespassing into jargon land, and has produced a field guide that is a solid, user-friendly learning tool for spider ecology and identification in the field. We hope readers of this guide will get caught up in the extraordinary web of diversity spiders have contributed to our world--grab your guide and set forth into the field!Brief excerpt from the Preface:"AAAACK. A horrible nasty stupid disgusting spider!" I have heard various renditions of this sentiment all too many times. While we are gradually learning to accept and appreciate spiders, many of us still cling to the notion they are vile, nefarious things, apt to bite and lay eggs in your brain. The latter is certainly not true (at least we have yet to identify a spider with this reproductive life history) where the former is unlikely in most cases. Unfortunately, much of our cultural animosity towards spiders is proliferated by enduring urban myths and lack of education, which sadly can be lethal to harmless spiders. A large spider in the sink? Probably a brown recluse- better kill it or be killed. The only good spider is a dead one, right? Actually, spiders are greatly beneficial to us, and provide essential ecological services as obligate carnivores of a multitude of pest species. Because we tend to fear what we do not understand, education can be a powerful tool for dispelling misconceptions surrounding our eight-legged associates.
Download or read book Field Guide Book Collection written by Richard Heller and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second-prize essay in the Friends of the Library twelfth annual book collection contest, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1978.
Download or read book Fruit Trees for Every Garden written by Orin Martin and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the long-time manager of the renowned Alan Chadwick Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this substantial, authoritative, and beautiful full-color guide covers everything you need to know about organically growing healthy, bountiful fruit trees. WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BOOK AWARD For more than forty years, Orin Martin has taught thousands of apprentices, students, and home gardeners the art and craft of growing fruit trees organically. In Fruit Trees for Every Garden, Orin shares--with hard-won wisdom and plenty of humor--his recommended fruit varieties and techniques for productive trees, including apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, sweet cherry, orange, lemon, fig, and more. If you crave crisp apples, juicy peaches, or varieties of fruit that can never be found in the store, they are all within reach in your own backyard. Whether you have one tree or a hundred, Orin gives you all the tools you need, from tree selection and planting practices to seasonal feeding guidelines and in-depth pruning tutorials. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of organic gardening and soil stewardship: compost, cultivation, cover crops, and increasing biodiversity for a healthier garden. This book is more than just a gardening manual; it's designed to help you understand the why behind the how, allowing you to apply these techniques to your own slice of paradise and make the best choices for your individual trees. Filled with informative illustrations, full-color photography, and evocative intaglio etchings by artist Stephanie Martin, Fruit Trees for Every Garden is a striking and practical guide that will enable you to enjoy the great pleasure and beauty of raising homegrown, organic fruit for years to come.
Download or read book Edible Wild Plants written by Todd Telander and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, Edible Wild Plants highlights ninety of the most common and sought-after edible plant species in North America. Detailed illustrations and descriptions make it easy to identify plants in your backyard and beyond. Organized by family for easy identification, this is the essential source when you’re out in the field.
Download or read book Primer of Ecological Restoration written by Karen Holl and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pace, intensity, and scale at which humans have altered our planet in recent decades is unprecedented. We have dramatically transformed landscapes and waterways through agriculture, logging, mining, and fire suppression, with drastic impacts on public health and human well-being. What can we do to counteract and even reverse the worst of these effects? Restore damaged ecosystems. The Primer of Ecological Restoration is a succinct introduction to the theory and practice of ecological restoration as a strategy to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems. In twelve brief chapters, the book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning, monitoring, and adaptive management. It explains abiotic factors such as landforms, soil, and hydrology that are the building blocks to successfully recovering microorganism, plant, and animal communities. Additional chapters cover topics such as invasive species and legal and financial considerations. Each chapter concludes with recommended reading and reference lists, and the book can be paired with online resources for teaching. Perfect for introductory classes in ecological restoration or for practitioners seeking constructive guidance for real-world projects, Primer of Ecological Restoration offers accessible, practical information on recent trends in the field.
Download or read book Coastal County Plants from Santa Cruz to Mendocino written by George L. Pikkarainen and published by Bored Feet Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Probable library placement 581.97 to 582.13. Sown binding, good paper, Laminate cover, Pocket field guide to plants. Collage of photos for each plant and card like information blocks. Ideal for non technical users on a hike or vacation.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Common Plants of the Santa Barbara Foothills and Southern California written by Hugh Margerum and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to identify the plants and wildflowers of the Santa Barbara foothills and Southern California.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs written by Steven Foster and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features more than five hundred plants and herbs of North America providing information on their location and medicinal uses.
Download or read book The Natural History of the UC Santa Cruz Campus written by Tonya M Haff and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California Plants written by Matt Ritter and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Plants is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts. With his vibrant photographs and lively writing, Matt Ritter takes the reader on a journey through the Golden State's iconic landscapes and abundant plant life. This definitive guide features more than 500 species, along with detailed descriptions, fascinating natural history stories, and handy tree and wildflower color identification charts.
Download or read book The Jepson Desert Manual written by Jepson Herbarium and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2002-03-28 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This impressive, streamlined new field guide to plants of California deserts is based on The Jepson Manual and is truly a handbook to be carried in the field. It offers new introductory discussions, many new illustrations, revised user-friendly keys, updated distribution information, flowering times. . . and handsome color photos of many species. This marvelous book demonstrates that our deserts are not barren wastes but treasure houses filled with an abundance of floristic riches."—Robert Ornduff, author of Introduction to California Plant Life "This is a marvelously useful guide to the plants of California’s deserts, clearly-written and well-organized. An invaluable companion to those who delight in the unusual and beautiful plants of these scenic areas."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "This much-needed volume incorporates new information about the status and range of many California desert plants. This book will facilitate access to information about our deserts, and will lead to increased respect and attention to them. We warmly welcome it."—Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society
Download or read book Fylling s Illustrated Guide to Nature in Your Neighborhood written by Marni Fylling and published by Heyday.ORIM. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed author and science illustrator presents an engaging and enlightening guide to the bizarre and surprising wildlife all around us. In the same lighthearted yet scientifically accurate style of Fylling’s Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools, this compact guidebook reveals the splendidly strange animals and plants just outside your door. Marni Fylling’s full-color illustrations make species identification a snap, and concise descriptions include fascinating (and sometimes grotesque) factoids about frequently encountered plants, insects, arachnids, birds, and mammals. With Fylling’s guidance, the everyday becomes extraordinary: Pigeons share nest-building and egg-sitting duties, and mate for life—with occasional dalliances; squirrel teeth grow about six inches per year; spiders owe their characteristic creep to their “hydraulic” legs; poison oak and poison ivy’s itch-inducing oil is also found in pistachios, cashews, and mangoes; and much, much more.
Download or read book Natural History of the Islands of California written by Allan A. Schoenherr and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2003-07-10 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book on California's islands that deals with their natural history and geology as well as the history of human habitation.
