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Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas

Author : Edward A. Kutac
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292743151
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (431 download)

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Book Synopsis Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas by : Edward A. Kutac

Download or read book Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas written by Edward A. Kutac and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreational areas in the region, which includes the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis, and Williamson. The authors describe the recreational facilities available in each park and list the animal species likely to be encountered there. For birdwatchers, naturalists, visitors, and residents alike, this popular handbook will be the essential.

Backroads of the Texas Hill Country

Author : Gary Clark
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 9780760326909
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (269 download)

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Book Synopsis Backroads of the Texas Hill Country by : Gary Clark

Download or read book Backroads of the Texas Hill Country written by Gary Clark and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to scenic drives through Texas.

Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country

Author : Marshall Enquist
Publisher : Shearer Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country by : Marshall Enquist

Download or read book Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country written by Marshall Enquist and published by Shearer Publishing. This book was released on 1987 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A land of rugged hills and deeply cut canyons with clear streams running over beds of solid limestone, the Hill Country is rich in regional species, from Sycamore-Leaf Snow Bell and Texas Barberry to Canyon Mock-Orange and Scarlet Leatherflower. In the classic reference Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country, Austin conservationist Marshall Enquist provides detailed descriptions and color illustrations of 427 wildflower species. Broad in scope, the book covers everything from the smallest meadow flowers to the largest flowering trees and shrubs. A comprehensive guide to the flora of one of Texas' most beautiful regions, Enquist subdivides and provides brief explanations of three geological areas within the Hill Country: the Edwards Plateau, the Lampasas Cut Plains, and the Llano Uplift and the indigenous species of wildflowers that thrive in each locale. Published by Lone Star Botanical

Wanted! Mountain Cedars

Author : Elizabeth McGreevy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578843322
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book Wanted! Mountain Cedars written by Elizabeth McGreevy and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This controversial, eye-opening book by Elizabeth McGreevy suggests a different perception of Mountain Cedars (also called Ashe Junipers). It digs into the politics, history, economics, culture, and ecology surrounding these trees in the Hill Country of Texas from the 1700s to the present. Since the 1920s, reporters, writers, scientists, landowners, politicians, and cedar fever victims have characterized the trees as a non-native, water-hogging, grass-killing, toxic, useless species to justify its removal. The result has been a glut of Mountain Cedar tall tales. Yet before the 1890s, people highly respected Mountain Cedars. The Mountain Cedars they reported were large timber trees with strong, decay-resistant heartwood. Most were cut down and sold to boost the young Hill Country economy. The clearcutting of old-growth forests and dense woodlands and the continuous overgrazing of prairies that followed led to mass soil degradation and erosion. Acting as nature's bandage, Mountain Cedars morphed into pioneering bushes and spread across degraded soils. This book tracks down the origins of the tall tales to determine what is true, what is false, and what is somewhere in between. Through a series of revelations, the author replaces anti-cedar sentiments with a more constructive, less emotional approach to Hill Country land management.

Birds of the Texas Hill Country

Author : Mark W. Lockwood
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292788299
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (882 download)

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Book Synopsis Birds of the Texas Hill Country by : Mark W. Lockwood

Download or read book Birds of the Texas Hill Country written by Mark W. Lockwood and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated in the center of a state renowned for its abundant and varied birdlife, the Texas Hill Country provides habitat for 420 resident and migratory species, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo. Mark Lockwood, a biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, has monitored these and other bird populations throughout the Hill Country for many years. In this book, he offers a complete, up-to-date guide to the status and distribution of every bird species reliably reported on the Edwards Plateau. The species accounts focus on four key characteristics of each bird: relative abundance, distribution within the region, habitat, and timing of occurrence. In addition, Lockwood discusses species that have been reported, but not documented, in the Hill Country, as well as those that might be expected to occur. For birders and ornithologists less familiar with the region, Lockwood also gives a general introduction to the ecology of the Edwards Plateau and to the flora and birdlife found in eighteen parks and birding areas.

Texas Hill Country

Author : Eric Pohl
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764353925
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (539 download)

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Download or read book Texas Hill Country written by Eric Pohl and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the grandeur of the Texas Hill Country through stunning photography and narrative highlighting the natural beauty, scenic wonders, charming historic towns, and cultural heritage of Texas's most celebrated region. Cradled by Austin to the east and San Antonio to the south, the Texas Hill Country is famous for its undulating landscape, where spring-fed streams carve wooded canyons, rugged limestone peaks rise to more than 2,500 feet, and country roads wind through rolling grasslands and wildflower meadows. Captured beautifully in 153 color photos, view this beautiful region through the eyes of Texas-native photographer and author Eric W. Pohl. Join him on an intimate visual journey, leaving behind the freeways and big cities to reveal out-of-the-way places and explore the true heart of Texas.

Explore Texas

Author : Mary O. Parker
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623494036
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Explore Texas written by Mary O. Parker and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are interested in birdwatching, wildlife viewing, or stargazing; flowers, geology, or water; nature centers, festivals, or photography, a destination in Texas awaits you. From the desert gardens of Big Bend to hawk watching on the Gulf Coast to caving and bat watching in the Hill Country, nature-oriented travel in Texas also includes lesser known getaways. Organized by the seven official state travel regions, Explore Texas features descriptions of almost one hundred nature-oriented sites, including information about the best time to visit and why it’s worth going; location, and other logistics; and a “learn” section on the observations and natural phenomena a visitor might expect to experience. Photographs by professional photographer Jeff Parker accompany the accounts, and handy color-coded icons help guide readers to the activities of their choice. Perfect for planning the family’s next outing or vacation, this book also contains a message of how nature tourism helps to protect biodiversity, promote conservation, and sustain the state’s tourism economy.

100 Classic Hikes in Texas

Author :
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594854181
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book 100 Classic Hikes in Texas written by and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country

Author : Jan Wrede
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603441883
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country by : Jan Wrede

Download or read book Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country written by Jan Wrede and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-18 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you imagine the Texas Hill Country solely as dry limestone slopes of cedar and scrub oak, prepare to have your eyes opened. The Edwards Plateau, upon which the Hill Country sits, is also a land of lush cypress-lined streams, diverse thickets, and shady hardwood bottomlands. Edged by canyonlands and intersected by creeks, these rocky hills support an abundance of trees, shrubs, and vines that provide food and cover for wildlife and create a distinct and durable landscape. In this book, Jan Wrede has compiled a field guide to more than 125 species of mostly native, mostly woody plants of the Texas Hill Country. A thoughtful introduction discusses deer, cedar, water, oak wilt, and invasive species—timely issues of increasing importance for a growing number of Texas landowners. Plant descriptions contain information about the leaves, flowers, fruit, and bark of each plant and also give insights into the species’ range and habits. A color photograph accompanies each account. Especially useful is a comprehensive plant chart with tips about color, scent, flowering period, height, site preference, and wildlife and livestock utilization. A recommended reading list, a resource guide, and a glossary round out this information-packed book.

Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas

Author : Edward A. Kutac
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292786387
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Book Synopsis Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas by : Edward A. Kutac

Download or read book Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas written by Edward A. Kutac and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature takes a surprising turn in the heart of Texas. The flat Gulf Coastal Plains, which become the fertile Blackland Prairies in Central Texas, end abruptly at the Balcones Escarpment, one of the state’s most dramatic geological features, and the rolling, more sparsely vegetated Hill Country begins. The animal life varies as dramatically as the land. More than 400 species of birds alone, nearly three-fourths of all Texas birds, can be spotted in the region. This handbook offers a concise natural history of Central Texas and a complete checklist of all native and naturalized vertebrate animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, as well as invertebrates that include butterflies and land snails. The listings cite both scientific and common names for each species, relative abundance in the region, and preferred habitats. A distinguishing feature of the handbook is its list of parks and recreational areas in the region, which includes the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis, and Williamson. The authors describe the recreational facilities available in each park and list the animal species likely to be encountered there. For birdwatchers, naturalists, visitors, and residents alike, this popular handbook will be the essential "where-to-find-it" reference.

Common Rangeland Plants of West Central Texas

Author : George Clendenin
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623493919
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Book Synopsis Common Rangeland Plants of West Central Texas by : George Clendenin

Download or read book Common Rangeland Plants of West Central Texas written by George Clendenin and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-28 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-managed ranch lands or rangeland in Texas capture the rain that permeates our soils, sustains creeks and rivers, and replenishes aquifers, which, in turn, water our cities. The stewardship of the region is the focus of this book—the largest contributing watershed in the Colorado River Basin—viewed through the lens of its plant communities. This field guide and management reference to four million acres of rangeland in the Concho River watershed of west central Texas offers general descriptions of more than 200 plant species, including information about the plant’s growing period, growth form, livestock and wildlife value, and special management issues. Accompanying photographs give the reader an idea of not only what the plant looks like on the range but also which identifiable features, such as flowers, fruit, or leaf shape, are most important to that particular plant. In addition, several experts cover the use of fire and the management of deer, turkey, dove, and other wildlife in this region. A discussion of noxious, invasive, and toxic plants; historical accounts of the region; four useful appendixes; a glossary; and a plant list complete the impressive content of this comprehensive volume.

Hiking Oklahoma

Author : Jamie Fleck
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 149305659X
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Hiking Oklahoma written by Jamie Fleck and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This visual trail guide allows readers and hikers to explore all the natural grandeur that Oklahoma has to offer. Captivating photography, vital hike specs, trailhead gps coordinates, turn-by-turn directions and informative maps guide readers to 48 of Oklahoma’s most scenic day hikes. As a long-awaited and much-needed resource, Hiking Oklahoma covers some of the most picturesque and rewarding trails in the state. Hikes cover the entire state: Red Carpet Country (northwest Oklahoma), Great Plains Country (southwest Oklahoma) Frontier Country (central Oklahoma), Chickasaw Country (south central Oklahoma), Green Country (northeast Oklahoma), and Choctaw Country (southeast Oklahoma).

Birds of Central Texas

Author : Greg Lasley
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780982490532
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Birds of Central Texas written by Greg Lasley and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide that makes bird identification easy in Central Texas.

Trees of Central Texas

Author : Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780982490525
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Trees of Central Texas written by Quick Reference Publishing and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A back-pocket, portable, yet comprehensive field guide to the many trees native to the Central Texas region. Includes gorgeous, detailed, full-color illustrations of the tree shapes, leaves, fruits, and flowers?the distinguishing features of 54 species of native trees. Categorized by size?with a special sections for Oaks. Also includes a section on tree growth and anatomy, as well as the leaf shapes, fruits, seeds, nuts, cones, or pods that will enable you to confidently identify the many native trees you'll encounter on the meadows, hills, trails, and roadsides of the area. Made in Texas

Under Western Skies

Author : Jennifer Jewell
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469999X
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Under Western Skies written by Jennifer Jewell and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Atkinson and Jewell invite each of us to reimagine one’s connection to the land while cultivating nature close to home. A must-read for anyone searching for inspired solutions for designing or refining a garden.” —Emily Murphy, founder of Pass the Pistil From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs—all embracing and celebrating the very soul of the land on which they grow. For the gardeners featured here, nature is the ultimate inspiration rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the strong connection each garden has with its place. Packed with Atkinson’s stunning photographs and illuminated by Jewell’s deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit, Under Western Skies offers page after page of encouraging ingenuity and inventive design for passionate gardeners who call the West home.

Springs of Texas

Author : Gunnar M. Brune
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781585441969
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Springs of Texas written by Gunnar M. Brune and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explores the natural history of Texas and more than 2900 springs in 183 Texas counties. It also includes an in-depth discussion of the general characteristics of springs - their physical and prehistoric settings, their historical significance, and their associated flora and fauna.

Lone Star Wildflowers

Author : LaShara J. Nieland
Publisher : Grover E. Murray Studies in th
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lone Star Wildflowers written by LaShara J. Nieland and published by Grover E. Murray Studies in th. This book was released on 2009 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In photographs and text, describes hundreds of Texas wildflowers. The 400 photographs are arranged by color to aid identification. The book describes past and present uses of the plants, the stories behind their scientific and common names, their medicinal and toxic properties, Native American lore, and other interesting facts and stories"--Provided by publisher.