
Orkney Nature
R. J. Berry(Author)
Poyser (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 31. July 2002
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-85661-104-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Orkneys have been strangely neglected by naturalists when compared to Shetland or Western Scotland, although they have long been a place of pilgrimage for archaeologists and historians. This work seeks to make available the islands' animals, plants and scenic history to casual readers as well as specialists. The Orkney Islands are a special place, both in terms of their natural history and human inhabitants. Their rich coastal habitats lost significant seabird colonies and marine communities. Their northerly position provides a major land fall for migratory birds. In human terms, traditional lifestyles of fishing and crafting vie with modern industries, such as oils, leading to conflicts of both human and wildlife conservation dimensions.
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Series
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
80 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 197 mm
Weight
1216 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85661-104-9 (9780856611049)
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