With his 420-page volume, author Howard Boyd presents readers with the ultimate handbook to the New Jersey Pine Barrens. While the bulk of the book (over 300 pages) contains listings and illustrations of the plant and animal species that live and grow with the Pine Barrens, Boyd begins his book by explaining and defining what makes this sandy soiled, wooded habitat so diverse and so unusual. 
But just as the title suggests, the essence of this text is its devotion to identifying, classifying, characterizing and illustrating every living creature, from the whirligig beetle to the large-toothed aspen, that makes its home in the Pine Barrens. 
Over 700 species, listed first under their common then scientific nomenclatures, are included. Each entry gives a detailed, non-technical description of a Pine Barren plant or animal, indicating when and where it is most likely to appear. Complementing most listings is an original ink drawing that will greatly aid the reader in the field as they search for and try to identify specific flora and fauna.

A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey: Its Flora, Fauna, Ecology and Historic Sites

Science & Math

Boyd, Howard P.

Biological Sciences

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A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey : Its Flora, Fauna, Ecology, and Historic Sites

Plexus Pub

A Pine Barrens Odyssey is a detailed perspective of the seasons in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Meant as a companion to Howard P. Boyd's previous title A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens, it continues the comprehensive look at this natural region in New Jersey. 
A Pine Barrens Odyssey includes descriptions of plant and animal life along with coordinating illustrations, but is primarily focused on the chronology of the natural features of the Pine Barrens. Boyd includes little known facts about the events that occur throughout the year to give the reader a look into his insight on the area. 
Boyd's Odyssey and Field Guide books are a complete collection for anyone interested in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. The Field Guide can be used as a reference tool for the types of flora and fauna and the Odyssey as a calendar of what to expect and look for in this beautiful natural area of New Jersey.

A Pine Barrens Odyssey: A Naturalist's Year in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey

The majestic area of New Jersey known as the pine barrens is a vast natural area acknowledged worldwide for its unique flora. In this guide, Howard P. Boyd offers readers 150 detailed descriptions along with 130 color photographs of the most commonly seen pine barrens wild flower species. Avoiding highly technical language and terminology, Boyd makes it easy for anyone to identify and appreciate these natural beauties of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Organized chronologically by blossoming times, this insightful guide is a must-have for anyone interested in the flora of the pine barrens.

Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey

In his fourth book about the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Howard P. Boyd presents a fascinating study of the natural forces that created this unique ecosystem and a timely review of human development in the region.  Following a concise introduction to Pine Barrens ecology, Boyd delves into distinctive abiotic factors (physical processes and characteristics such as geological evolution, soils, climate, water, and wildfires) and biotic factors (plants and animals), emphasizing their interrelationships. He lists hundreds of species of Pinelands flora and fauna, surveys threatened and endangered species, explores man's industrial and agricultural industries and their impacts, and offers an important discussion of the dangers current human activity presents to the survival of the ecosystem.  Howard Boyd's passion for the Pine Barrens--along with his ability to make natural science compelling and comprehensible for lay readers--has never been more evident than in this exploration of the vast ecological area with which his name has become enduringly linked. The Ecological Pine Barrens of New Jersey is a must-read for ecologists, environmentalists, educators, students, and any individual with a serious interest in the New Jersey Pine Barrens and its future survival.

The Ecological Pine Barrens of New Jersey: An Ecosystem Threatened by Fragmentation

Plexus Publishing

In his fourth book about the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Howard P. Boyd presents a fascinating study of the natural forces that created this unique ecosystem and a timely review of human development in the region. 
Following a concise introduction to Pine Barrens ecology, Boyd delves into distinctive abiotic factors (physical processes and characteristics such as geological evolution, soils, climate, water, and wildfires) and biotic factors (plants and animals), emphasizing their interrelationships. He lists hundreds of species of Pinelands flora and fauna, surveys threatened and endangered species, explores man's industrial and agricultural industries and their impacts, and offers an important discussion of the dangers current human activity presents to the survival of the ecosystem. 
Howard Boyd's passion for the Pine Barrens--along with his ability to make natural science compelling and comprehensible for lay readers--has never been more evident than in this exploration of the vast ecological area with which his name has become enduringly linked. The Ecological Pine Barrens of New Jersey is a must-read for ecologists, environmentalists, educators, students, and any individual with a serious interest in the New Jersey Pine Barrens and its future survival.

History

Americas

Plexus Publishing, Inc.

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A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey: Its Flora, Fauna, Ecology and Historic Sites

A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey : Its Flora, Fauna, Ecology, and Historic Sites

A Pine Barrens Odyssey: A Naturalist's Year in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey

Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey

The Ecological Pine Barrens of New Jersey: An Ecosystem Threatened by Fragmentation

The Ecological Pine Barrens of New Jersey: An Ecosystem Threatened by Fragmentation