Natural History of Banks Peninsula

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Natural History of Banks Peninsula Author: Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Canterbury University Press
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Pages: 144 Language: English ISBN: 9781877257827 Categories: , , ,

This historical account of Banks Peninsula – a unique volcanic landform jutting eastwards into the Pacific Ocean from the otherwise unsurprising Canterbury Plains – relates the remarkable history of a true environmental Mecca. Once densely forested, the land was stripped of nearly all of its trees and much of its original wildlife by two great waves of human colonization, Polynesian and European and this book traces how these actions have affected the area today presenting a concise summary of the current landscape, vegetation, and wildlife. Stunning photographs and charming drawings pair with figures, tables, and full checklists of species to provide valuable information on the region’s flora, fauna, geology, and ecology, making this an essential resource for locals and visitors alike.

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Author Biography

Hugh Wilson is a conservationist who lives and works on Banks Peninsula, and is the author of a five-year detailed botanical survey of the area.