{"product_id":"british-columbia-9781778404252","title":"British Columbia","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vivid exploration of British Columbia’s rich ecology and stunning biodiversity—now in a newly updated, streamlined edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritish Columbia is one of the most biologically rich places on Earth—home to roughly three-quarters of all of Canada’s biodiversity within a single province. From ancient coastal rainforests and flower-strewn grasslands to glacier-carved mountains and teeming coastal waters, it is a naturalist’s paradise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for nature lovers and environmentalists alike, \u003ci\u003eBritish Columbia\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, region-by-region tour of the province’s landscapes and living communities, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pacific coast and marine ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperate rainforests and inland forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasslands, wetlands, and alpine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, the authors explain key ecological processes and tackle pressing environmental issues such as climate change, forestry practices, and whaling, showing how global forces and local decisions shape the plants, animals, and habitats of the province.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn engaging prose and lively sidebars, the book explores the ecology of the province, covering such topics as how the trees around Fort Nelson survive weeks of −40 degree Celsius temperatures, why lemmings and snowshoe hares can be abundant one year and scarce the next, and how clearcuts affect future forests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth an authoritative reference and an easy-to-read guide, this revised edition of \u003ci\u003eBritish Columbia\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for anyone who wants detailed and up-to-date information about British Columbia’s dazzling natural variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sydney Cannings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49053370024187,"sku":"9781778404252","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/british-columbia-9781778404252","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}