Resources Tagged: North America
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A survey of the world of marine mollusks provides identification about the common shells of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.
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This is a field guide to the identification of 594 of some 865 species of trees native to North America north of Mexico. Included are the most common and most important species and also many that are less familiar but no less interesting. To make the book most useful in the field, the text, range...
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Oaks are primarily temperate region trees and shrubs numbering approximately 600 species worldwide. Oaks have occupied the nonglaciated landscape of North America since the Cretaceous Period. Fifty oak species are represented in two-thirds of the eastern North American forest cover types and...
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The literary pieces that have appeared on wild edibles are generally of two types: field guides describing the edible plants, with their habitats and life styles; and cookbooks dealing with recipes for preparing, cooking, and preserving wild fruits and herbs after the harvest. In this book, an...
- 2020-07-27 To safeguard against COVID-19, and the spread of the novel coronavirus, some on-campus ECHO Florida training events have been modified. ·Small-Scale Livestock Workshop, July 27 – 31, 2020 has beencancelled. Learn about small-scale management of livestock in the tropics during this one week...
- 2020-09-14 Those interested in preparing for short to long-term involvement in international agriculture development are encouraged to participate in this five-day course. Topics and discussions will be centered on improved food security and agricultural livelihoods for small-scale farmers in developing...
- 2020-06-01 COVID-19 Notice PLEASE NOTE - This Tropical Agriculture Development Course has been canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions please Contact Us. Those interested in preparing for short to long-term involvement in international agriculture...
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The first all-photographic field guide (1,014 full-color identification photographs. The field guide with the unique visual key, Arrangement by shape and by color makes identification quick and easy. 600 species covered in full detail; notes are provided on 70 others)
- Honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America’s native bees—endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies—is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts,Our Native Beesexplores the importance of native bees...
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Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 700 full-color identification photographsorganized visually by color and shape, theNational Audubon Society Field Guide to Insects and Spidersis the perfect companion for any outdoor excursion.Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic details,...