With more than 40 scientists and academics contributing to this reference, this invaluable, accessible, and well-illustrated guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of Canterbury's flora, fauna, and environment. Explorations of the geology, geomorphology, geography, and the history of the Maori are discussed in detail, as are fossils and present-day birds, amphibians, reptiles, and marine mammals. Thought-provoking chapters on ecological restoration, conservation issues, and environmental management are also ...
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With more than 40 scientists and academics contributing to this reference, this invaluable, accessible, and well-illustrated guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of Canterbury's flora, fauna, and environment. Explorations of the geology, geomorphology, geography, and the history of the Maori are discussed in detail, as are fossils and present-day birds, amphibians, reptiles, and marine mammals. Thought-provoking chapters on ecological restoration, conservation issues, and environmental management are also included.
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