The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is a hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie restoration and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects throughout the world. Chapters provide guidance on all aspects of the restoration process, from conceptualization and planning to execution and monitoring. Appendixes present hard-to-find data on plants and animals of the prairies, seed collection dates, propagation methods, sources of seeds and equipment, and more. Also included is a key to restoration options that...
The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is a hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie...
In "The Emerald Horizon," Cornelia Mutel combines lyrical writing with meticulous scientific research to portray the environmental past, present, and future of Iowa. In doing so, she ties all of Iowa's natural features into one comprehensive whole. Since so much of the tallgrass state has been transformed into an agricultural landscape, Mutel focuses on understanding today s natural environment by understanding yesterday s changes. After summarizing the geological, archaeological, and ecological features that shaped Iowa s modern landscape, she recreates the once-wild native communities...
In "The Emerald Horizon," Cornelia Mutel combines lyrical writing with meticulous scientific research to portray the environmental past, present, and ...
In June 2008, the rivers of eastern Iowa rose above their banks to create floods of epic proportions; their amazing size flowing in places at a rate nearly double that of the previous record flood and the rapidity of their rise ruined farmlands and displaced thousands of residents and hundreds of businesses. In Cedar Rapids, the waters inundated more than nine square miles of the downtown area; in Iowa City, where the flood was also the most destructive in history, the University of Iowa s arts campus was destroyed. By providing a solid base of scientific and technical information...
In June 2008, the rivers of eastern Iowa rose above their banks to create floods of epic proportions; their amazing size flowing in places at a rat...