Description
Book SynopsisA road map that reveals the Keystone State's most sensitive species and what can be done to manage and conserve these important natural resources, Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife managers, conservationists, and naturalists.
Trade ReviewLots of questions, but plenty of answers... If you want to become more informed about the rare animals of the Commonwealth... this book is for you. -- Rick Koval Pocono Record 2011 Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife manangers, conservationists, and naturalists. Southeastern Naturalist 2011
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates: An Overview and Synthesis
Chapter 2. Wildlife Habitat: The Key to Abundance, Distribution, and Diversity
Chapter 3. Pennsylvania's Wildlife Action Plan
Chapter 4. The Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 5. The Birds
Chapter 6. The Mammals
Chapter 7. Critical and Emerging Issues in the Conservation of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Appendix
Literature Cited
Index