Download or read book Garry Oak Ecosystems of British Columbia written by Wild BC (Program) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gardens Aflame written by Maleea Acker and published by New Star Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accustomed to the dark, dripping stands of Douglas–fir, spruce and hemlock that blanketed the Hudson's Bay Company outposts on the remote western coast of the "new World" the first Europeans were surely startled to see the wide–open landscapes of the Garry oak meadows they encountered on Southern Vancouver Island ––– landscapes that might have reminded any explorers who had ventured into the African savannahs of what they had seen there. Though slow in comprehending what they had stumbled upon, the Europeans immediately recognized the deep, rich deposits of black soil that extended many feet below the surface, and James Douglas chose the site as the ideal location for the HBC's new fort, and settlement. What the newcomers failed to appreciate is that these meadows were not the work of nature alone, but of the Coast Salish peoples who had been living in these parts for millennia. With the construction of the fort of Victoria began an encroachment on these Garry oak meadows, built up over centuries if not millennia, a process that continues today. In Gardens Aflame, Victoria writer and environmentalist Maleea Acker tells us about this unique and vanishing ecosystem, and the people who have made it their life's work to save the Garry oak and the environment ––– including the human environment ––– it depends on. Acker tells us about the Garry oak species and its unique habits and requirements, including its unusual summer dormancy period, when all the surrounding plants are coursing with life. We learn something about the scientists, arborists, and Garry oak–loving volunteers who have dedicated themselves to this tree; and about Theophrastus, Humboldt, and their other forebearers who are still reshaping our notions of nature and humans' place in it. And in the course of Acker's story, we see her fall under the spell of the strange beauty woven by these magnificent trees, and the ecosystems they tower over ––– until, in the final act, she decides to turn her own front yard into her own version of a Garry oak meadow, defying City Hall and the neighbours, and bringing to a head in 2011 all the issues raised 150 years ago when Europeans first saw the open meadows of Southern Vancouver Island. Gardens Aflame is number 21 in the Transmontanus series.
Download or read book Garry Oak Ecosystem Restoration written by Society for Ecological Restoration. British Columbia Section. Meeting and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Garry Oak Ecosystems written by British Columbia. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and published by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. This book was released on 1993 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of a series of Ecosystems at Risk in British Columbia brochures that present profiles of various ecosystems considered to be biologically "at risk" in the Province. Describes the ecosystems' components, history, present status, and importance, and explains why they are at risk.
Download or read book Invasive Species in Garry Oak and Associated Ecosystems in British Columbia written by Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online updated version of the print edition of Invasive species in Garry Oak and associated ecosystems in British Columbia. Also includes a section on invasive species and restoration.
Download or read book Results and Data from an Ecological Study of Garry Oak Quercus Garryana Ecosystems in Southwestern British Columbia written by Wayne Richard Erickson and published by British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range Forest Scienc. This book was released on 2008 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report contains information from the author's MSc thesis, which presented ecological data collected during a survey of the Garry oak (Quercus garryana) habitat in southwestern British Columbia (B.C.) from 1992 to 1994. The purpose of collecting this data was to develop a classification system and management strategy for identifying and protecting the Garry oak habitat in B.C.--Includes text from document.
Download or read book Species at Risk in Garry Oak and Associated Ecosystems in British Columbia written by Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online updated version of the print edition of Species at risk in Garry Oak and associated ecosystems in British Columbia. Also includes FAQs on legislation and policy for the protection of Garry Oak ecosystems.
Download or read book Restoring B C s Garry Oak Ecosystems written by Donald Sidney Eastman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Towards a Recovery Strategy for Garry Oak and Associated Ecosystems in Canada written by Canada. Environment Canada. Pacific and Yukon Region and published by North Vancouver : Environment Canada, Pacific and Yukon Region. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book As An Oak Tree Grows written by G. Brian Karas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inventive picture book relays the events of two hundred years from the unique perspective of a magnificent oak tree, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. From 1775 to the present day, this fascinating framing device lets readers watch as human and animal populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. Methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly while other things hardly seem to change at all. This engaging, eye-opening window into history is perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, and the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations will draw readers in as they pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era. A fact-filled poster is included to add to the fun.
Download or read book Real Gardens Grow Natives written by Eileen M Stark and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods
Download or read book Vancouver Island Butterflies written by Mike Yip and published by . This book was released on 2014-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wild Suburbia written by Barbara Eisenstein and published by Heyday Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild Suburbia guides us through the process of transforming a traditional, high water-use yard into a peaceful habitat garden abounding with native plants. Author Barbara Eisenstein emphasizes that gardening is a rewarding activity rather than a finished product, from removing lawns and getting in touch with a yard's climate to choosing plants and helping them thrive. Supplementing her advice with personal stories from her decades of experience working with native plants, Eisenstein illuminates the joys of tending a native garden--and assures us that any challenges, from managing pests to disapproving neighbors, should never sap the enjoyment out of a pleasurable and fulfilling hobby. For plant lovers curious about their own ecosystems, Wild Suburbia offers a style of gardening that nurtures biodiversity, deepens connection to place, and encourages new and seasoned gardeners alike to experiment and have fun.
Download or read book Garry Oak Quercus Garryana Plant Communities in British Columbia written by Wayne Richard Erickson and published by British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range Forest Scienc. This book was released on 2007 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This field guide covers the native plant communities with a component of Garry oak (Quercus garryana) in British Columbia. It is a guide to identification of these communities, which can be applied to the woodlands, savannah, meadow, and rock outcrops within and near the zone of influence of oak canopy. The guide does not cover very specific occurrences, such as vernal pools, or the broader set of associated ecosystems that help form the Garry oak landscape."--Document.
Download or read book The Acorn and the Oak Tree written by Lori Froeb and published by Reader's Digest Children's Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows an acorn as it falls off the old oak, takes root, and, through time, becomes a big, strong tree.
Download or read book The Biodiversity Atlas of British Columbia written by M. A. Austin and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With sixty descriptive maps and accompanying text, The Biodiversity Atlas of British Columbia provides a broad overview of the province?s range of terrestrial and freshwater biological diversity. Bringing together data from numerous sources summarized in map form, the Atlas provides a window to B.C.?s diverse ecosystems, the species that live in them, and the elements of British Columbia?s biodiversity that make it globally significant. The Atlas also presents a visual perspective of a number of human-induced threats, including climate change, affecting biodiversity in B.C. today. The Atlas is designed to serve as a companion document to Taking Nature?s Pulse: The Status of Biodiversity in British Columbia ? a comprehensive scientific assessment of biodiversity in the province. Both the Atlas and Taking Nature?s Pulse are projects of Biodiversity BC, a partnership of conservation groups and government agencies.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Oak Release written by Constance A. Harrington and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oregon white oak savannas and woodlands represent a biological and cultural legacy in the Pacific Northwest. Many Oregon white oak stands are deteriorating owing to invasion and eventual overtopping by Douglas-fir or other conifers. Releasing the shade-intolerant oak trees from overtopping conifers can often restore these oak stands. When planning a release operation, there are many factors to consider such as timing and intensity of release, which trees to select for release, and management of the understory. A carefully executed oak release can minimize damage to oak trees, and followup treatments may reduce the spread of invasive plants. This guide answers the most commonly asked questions related to oak release.
