Repairing paradise [electronic resource] : the restoration of nature in America's national parks / William R. Lowry.
2009
SB482.U6 L68 2009eb
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Title
Repairing paradise [electronic resource] : the restoration of nature in America's national parks / William R. Lowry.
ISBN
9780815702740 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0815702744 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0815702744 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Imprint
Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009.
Language
English
Description
x, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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SB482.U6 L68 2009eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
363.6/80973
Summary
"Examines whether the U.S. can restore the most-loved crown jewels of its national park system, focusing on four ambitious efforts to reverse environmental damage. Combines field research with public policy analysis to portray the mission to restore the natural health and glory to some of the world's most wondrous places"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-271) and index.
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Table of Contents
Changing policies in national parks
Reintroducing wolves at Yellowstone
Reducing automobile impacts at Yosemite
Restoring water to the Everglades
Removing impediments to river flows at the Grand Canyon
Repairing damage from past policies.
Reintroducing wolves at Yellowstone
Reducing automobile impacts at Yosemite
Restoring water to the Everglades
Removing impediments to river flows at the Grand Canyon
Repairing damage from past policies.