Download or read book Management of Grassy Balds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Mary Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Grassy Balds of Great Smoky Mountains written by Mary Ellen Bruhn MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Management of Grassy Balds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Mary Lindsay and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Management of Grassy Balds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Research/Resources Management Report No. 17, 1977 Gregory Bald is a rounded summit 4949 feet (1508 m) high on the Tennessee North Carolina line on the main ridge of the Great Smoky Mountains. It lies about 8 km south of the west end of Cades Cove (figure 1a). The top of the bald on the east end is almost level, but other parts of the bald slope steeply. The bald area extends slightly farther down hill on the south side than on the north side. The original area of the bald was about 16 acres. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book History of the Grassy Balds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Mary Lindsay and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the Grassy Balds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Research/Resources Management Report No. 4 Fig. 1. Tom Sparks, the herder at Spence Field, front of his cabin (from a photograph loaned by Asa Sparks). About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book History of the Grassy Balds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Mary Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vegetation of the Grassy Balds of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Vernon Collis Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Grassy Balds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Donald A. Stratton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Grassy Balds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Vascular Plant Floristics, Rare Plant Distributions, and an Assessment of the Floristic Data Base The grassy balds have been one of the most thoroughly studied com munity types in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (grsm). These high elevation, treeless communities are anomalous in the sense that there is no climatic treeline at this latitude. Hence, interest in the grassy balds often has centered on whether they are natural or ahthropogenic in origin (wells 1937; Camp 1931; Billings and Mark 1957; Mark 1958; Gilbert l95h; Bruhn 196a; Gersmehl 1970; Lindsay and Bratton 1976, l979a). Some of these studies have also included detailed information on the vegetation of the balds in relation to site factors and successional trends. Despite this widespread interest in bald origin and succession, key issues remain. For example, apart from studies of woody species invasion, the over all floristic changes now occurring on the balds have not been thoroughly assessed. These floristic changes are of managerial concern, particularly with regard to the distribution of rare plants. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Vegetation of the Grassy Balds and Other High Elevation Disturbed Areas in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Mary Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vegetational Succession on the Grassy Balds of the Great Smoky Mountains written by Mary Ellen Bruhn and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vegetational Succession on Three Grassy Balds of the Great Smoky Mountains written by Mary Ellen Bruhn and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors Involved in the Maintenance of the Grassy Balds of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Stephen Walker Radford and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Exploring the Southern Appalachian Grassy Balds written by Amy Duernberger and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide to the unique ecosystems and mountain trails in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee "Treeless wonders" of the Southern Appalachians, grassy balds have long baffled scientists and enchanted outdoor enthusiasts. They exist as open spaces, often grassy meadows, found on or near the summits of mountains that are technically below the tree line. Are they artificial, the result of climate change, or something else entirely? While no one knows for sure, their natural beauty is undeniable. This book tells the story of these unique ecosystems and offers enthusiasts a guide to nineteen representative hiking trails across three states: Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Each season on the balds ushers in something special: 360-degree views on clear, crisp days in winter, a blanket of wildflowers across the mountaintops in spring, Catawba rhododendron and flame azaleas in early summer, and blueberries galore in the fall. But these unusual places are also under threat. The balds with their adjacent habitats host more than thirty plant and animal species that are endangered or threatened with many rapidly succumbing to new tree growth. Unique among hiking guides, this book is divided into two parts. Part 1 focuses on the balds collectively, with chapters on Native American legends and origin theories, European settlement and the effects of grazing, and efforts to preserve and maintain the balds in the face of environmental disruption. One chapter highlights the flora and fauna of the balds. Part 2 describes the hikes, each offering a unique experience, from the majestic wild ponies of Mount Rogers to the amazing pioneer history of Hooper Bald. This is the first guidebook to focus exclusively on the southern Appalachian grassy balds. The trails are organized into five geographic areas, with complete descriptions, maps, photos, and historical tidbits. At once a reference work and field guide, this book will encourage outdoor enthusiasts not only to experience the balds but to gain new appreciation for efforts to preserve and maintain these natural wonders.

Download or read book Grassy Balds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Donald A. Stratton and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Great Smoky Mountains Simply Beautiful written by Adam Jones and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 100,000 plant and animal species reside in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It rains 7 feet per year, filling 2,000 miles of waterways. Mountains surpass 6,000 feet. Place names like Cataloochee and Oconaluftee, Charlies Bunion and Clingsmans Cove recall the history of settlement in the region. Park naturalist Steve Kemp explains both the natural environment and the creation of the national park. Photographer Adam Jones showcases the beauty of the park in every stunning season.

Download or read book Great Smoky Mountains written by United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 1981 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina and Tennessee written by Arthur Stupka and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Top Trails Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Johnny Molloy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johnny Molloy, who has spent more than 800 nights backpacking in the Smokies, has updated his classic guide Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This revised edition has been completely updated, including the new backcountry reservation system implemented in the park. He has also added some excellent hikes, some of them well off the beaten path. For example, the hike to Baskins Creek Falls takes you past a pioneer homesite and to a scenic cascade overshadowed by more popular waterfalls nearby, making it an ideal destination for those who want to escape the crowds. A longer trek traverses the regal pine-oak forests of the western part of the park, making a stop at Abrams Falls, mixing solitude with a must-visit waterfall on every Smokies bucket list. Johnny also explores early park history on a hike up Kephart Prong. Here, you can see the remains of a fish hatchery constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, as well as a trail shelter erected by the CCC when the park was just coming to be. Backpackers will enjoy the new loop incorporating Walnut Bottoms along cascading Big Creek, coupled with a stop by historic Mount Cammerer tower, replete with stellar views, before overnighting at Davenport Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. Additionally, Johnny--who considers the Smokies his home stomping ground--makes sure that all the necessary information to help you execute a hike from directions to maps are correct. New photos add flair to the book.