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 WETLAND
RESTORATION AND CONSTRUCTION - A TECHNICAL GUIDE (2011)
by Thomas R. Biebighauser
In 2011 the Wetland
Trust partnered with author Tom Biebighauser, the Upper Susquehanna
Coalition, the Center
for Wetlands and Stream Restoration, and Partners in Amphibian
and
Reptile Conservation
(PARC) to publish Wetland Restoration and Construction: a Technical
Guide.
A description
and preview of the book:
The author reveals
practices used to restore over 1,400 wetlands in 18 states and
two Canadian
provinces, answering
questions asked by the thousands of professionals and landowners
who have
taken the hands-on
wetland restoration workshops he instructs across North America.
Clear, logical step-by-step
instructions explain how to design and establish naturally- appearing
and functioning wetlands
for wildlife and fish habitat, cleaning run off, recharging groundwater,
and preventing flooding.
Over 650 detailed color drawings and photographs illustrate highly
effective and inexpensive
techniques for restoring wetlands. Whether your aim is to help
wildlife
or to carry out a successful
mitigation project this book will expertly guide you through the
steps
required to build a
wetland.
Available
at: THE
WETLAND TRUST
SUGGESTED
RETAIL PRICE: $12.50 (+) S&H |
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SWIFT
A Novel by Ed Henson (2011)
Will Morrow,
Jennifer Morgan and Ray Deevers make a shocking discovery while
hiking on
a famous mountain
landmark in Kentucky. From this same mountain in 1769 Daniel Boone
first saw the
beautiful level land the Shawnee called Eskippakithiki. Under
a cliff, on a rock,
a rough hand
carved map of strange markings are discovered along with a silver
arrowhead
and a dead body.
The three set out to solve the meaning of the unusual rock map
but difficulty
awaits those
who try to solve the mystery. Confounded by the strange symbols
they seek the
help of a local
treasure hunter which set them on a path to an amazing discovery.
Following
the clues, Will and his partners discover some unusual history
and unique places.
The adventure
gets more complicated as each clue is solved, but the young explorers
are not
prepared for
the surprises that await them.
Author Ed
Henson has been interested and knowledgeable of Kentucky history
and lore for most
of his life.
This is his first novel though he has written numerous magazine
articles over the years.
Ed currently
resides with his wife, BeLinda, in Frankfort, Kentucky.
He is currently
working on his second novel.
Available
at: BOOK LOCKER
SUGGESTED
RETAIL PRICE: $19.95 (+) S&H |
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