The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast

Barrier Islands, Coastal Waters, and Wetlands

By Dirk Frankenberg, Tom Earnhardt | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

For some years, The Nature of North Carolina’s Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast’s beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina’s most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look at a complex ecosystem, highlighting the processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, North Carolina’s southern coast.
Frankenberg identifies over 50 different areas of interest along 180 miles of coastline and presents images to help identify natural processes, plants, and plant communities. In addition, he addresses threats to these fragile coastal areas and possible solutions for these threats. Tom Earnhart’s new foreword brings the book up to date, helping us appreciate why a deeper understanding of this environment is crucial to its continued enjoyment.

Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

Editions of The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast

Paperback
ISBN 9780807872352
EBook
ISBN 9780807872369
PDF
ISBN 9798890843425

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For some years, The Nature of North Carolina’s Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast’s beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina’s most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look at a complex ecosystem, highlighting the processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, North Carolina’s southern coast.
Frankenberg identifies over 50 different areas of interest along 180 miles of coastline and presents images to help identify natural processes, plants, and plant communities. In addition, he addresses threats to these fragile coastal areas and possible solutions for these threats. Tom Earnhart’s new foreword brings the book up to date, helping us appreciate why a deeper understanding of this environment is crucial to its continued enjoyment.

Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

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What is The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast about?

For some years, The Nature of North Carolina’s Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast’s beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina’s most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look at a complex ecosystem, highlighting the processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, North Carolina’s southern coast.
Frankenberg identifies over 50 different areas of interest along 180 miles of coastline and presents images to help identify natural processes, plants, and plant communities. In addition, he addresses threats to these fragile coastal areas and possible solutions for these threats. Tom Earnhart’s new foreword brings the book up to date, helping us appreciate why a deeper understanding of this environment is crucial to its continued enjoyment.

Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest

Where can I read a sample of The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807872352

How long is The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast and how many pages does it have?

The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast has 272 page(s)

Is The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Southern Gateways Guides

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast?

Dirk Frankenberg, Tom Earnhardt

Who is the Publisher of the book The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast?

The University of North Carolina Press

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The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807872352) and ebook(ISBN 9780807872369) and pdf(ISBN 9798890843425)

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