Wild Ohio : the best of our natural heritage / Jim McCormac and Gary Meszaros.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McCormac, Jim, 1962-

Contributor:

Meszaros, Gary.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural history--Ohio--Pictorial works.

Natural history.

Natural areas--Ohio--Pictorial works.

Natural areas.

Parks--Ohio--Pictorial works.

Parks.

Wildlife refuges--Ohio--Pictorial works.

Wildlife refuges.

Forest reserves--Ohio--Pictorial works.

Forest reserves.

Natural history--Ohio.

Ohio--History, Local--Pictorial works.

Ohio.

Ohio--History, Local.

Ohio--Description and travel.

Ohio--Environmental conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kent, Ohio : Kent State University Press, [2009]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A photographic documentation of the most outstanding natural habitats in Ohio We hope this book never becomes an epitaph for what once was. Ohio is incredibly rich in biodiversity, possibly more so than any other midwestern state . We encourage you to visit these places and view the greatest natural resources that Ohio has to offer. from the PrefaceWhile Ohio has lost much of its presettlement landscape, many nearly pristine habitats remain. These relics are populated by a fascinating array of flora and fauna. Wild Ohio singles out the best of Ohio s natural lands and documents their importance in words and photographs. Because the state has lost over 90 percent of its wetlands and over 99 percent of its original prairie, Wild Ohio focuses especially on rare and declining animals and plants with the intention of inspiring a love of nature and an interest in conservation.The authors feature approximately forty sites, encompassing nearly every type of habitat found in the state and representing all regions of Ohio. Naturalist Jim McCormac s descriptive text provides an overview of each site and tips for visitors. Gary Meszaros s stunning photographs highlight the visual beauty of each area s flora, fauna, and landscape. Every section includes a description of the physiographic province and a map of the sites.A celebration of what still remains and a reminder of what has been lost, Wild Ohio will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in Ohio s natural history and landscape.

Contents:

Appalachian plateaus. Clear Creek Metropark ; Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve ; Dysart Woods ; Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve ; Little Beaver Creek ; Mohican State Forest ; Shawnee State Forest ; Tri-Valley Wildlife Area

Interior low plateau-bluegrass section. Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve ; Edge of Appalachia Preserve ; Lynx Prairie

Central lowland-till plains. Bigelow/Smith Cemeteries State Nature Preserves ; Big and Little Darby Creeks ; Cedar Bog State Memorial ; Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve ; Cranberry Island State Nature Preserve ; Killdeer Plains/Big Island Wildlife Areas ; Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve ; Mud Lake Bog State Nature Preserve

Huron-Erie Lake plains. Forrest Woods Nature Preserve ; Goll Woods State Nature Preserve ; Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve ; Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve ; Kelleys Island ; Kitty Todd Preserve ; Magee Marsh Wildlife Area/Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge ; Oak Openings Preserve ; Resthaven Wildlife Area

Glaciated Allegheny plateaus. Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve ; Fern Lake and Lake Kelso ; Gott Fen State Nature Preserve ; Grand River terraces ; Hell Hollow Wilderness Area/Paine Creek Watershed ; Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve ; Kent Bog State Nature Preserve ; Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area ; Mantua Bog State Nature Preserve ; Morgan Swamp ; Singer Lake Bog ; Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61277-973-5