Exmoor New Naturalist by Flemming Ulf-Hansen is the latest addition to the New Naturalist series. This beautifully illustrated and detailed book explores the wildlife, landscapes, and history of Exmoor and demonstrates the astounding biodiversity found in the area.
Contents
Editors’ Preface vii
Author’s Foreword and Acknowledgements ix
1. The Essence of Exmoor 1
2. Landscape 17
3. The Influence of People 35
4. Rivers and Still Waters 51
5. Peatland, Bogs, Mires and Drainage 99
6. Heaths, Hog’s-back Hills and Commons 147
7. Woodland and Parkland 211
8. The Hidden Coast 293
9. Farming, Farmland and the Wider Countryside 361
10. Conservation: a Crucible of Change 427
Appendix: Designated Sites within Exmoor National Park 477
Endnotes 479
References 485
Species Index 506
General Index 515
Picture Credits 530
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