Ecology & Wonder in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World heritage Site
Ecology & Wonder makes several remarkable claims: The greatest cultural achievement in the Western Canadian mountain region may be what has been preserved, not what has been developed. Protecting the spine of the Rocky Mountains will preserve crucial ecological functions. Because the process of...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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Athabasca University Press
2010
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| Summary: | Ecology & Wonder makes several remarkable claims: The greatest cultural achievement in the Western Canadian mountain region may be what has been preserved, not what has been developed. Protecting the spine of the Rocky Mountains will preserve crucial ecological functions. Because the process of ecosystem diminishment and species loss has been slowed, an ecological thermostat has been kept alive. This may well be an important defence against future climate change impacts in the Canadian west. Ecology & Wonder is a must-read for those who appreciate Western Canada's breathtaking landscape. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (384 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9781897425589 9781897425572 |
| Access: | Open Access |