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Title: The Forest Habitat of the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Forest Habitat of the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation" by Henry S. Fitch and Ronald L. McGregor is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the ecological history of the area around the University of Kansas, exploring the interactions between the tall grass prairies and deciduous forests before significant human alteration. It provides insight into the native plant communities that once thrived there, offering a detailed examination of how these ecosystems have been shaped and changed over the years due to human activities and natural climatic shifts. At the start of the publication, the authors describe the historical landscape of northeastern Kansas, emphasizing the coexistence of forests and prairies. They discuss the fragmentation of these ecosystems due to the arrival of settlers and the subsequent environmental impact, which included deforestation and agricultural practices. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive study of the current state of the forest habitat, highlighting the necessity of field studies and historical accounts to understand the biodiversity present in the area today. This foundational context lays the groundwork for a meticulous examination of the changing dynamics within the forest habitat over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitch, Henry S. (Henry Sheldon), 1909-2009
Author: McGregor, Ronald L.
EBook No.: 34353
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: University of Kansas. Natural History Reservation
Subject: Forest reserves -- Kansas
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Forest Habitat of the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Joseph Cooper and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Forest Habitat of the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation" by Henry S. Fitch and Ronald L. McGregor is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the ecological history of the area around the University of Kansas, exploring the interactions between the tall grass prairies and deciduous forests before significant human alteration. It provides insight into the native plant communities that once thrived there, offering a detailed examination of how these ecosystems have been shaped and changed over the years due to human activities and natural climatic shifts. At the start of the publication, the authors describe the historical landscape of northeastern Kansas, emphasizing the coexistence of forests and prairies. They discuss the fragmentation of these ecosystems due to the arrival of settlers and the subsequent environmental impact, which included deforestation and agricultural practices. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive study of the current state of the forest habitat, highlighting the necessity of field studies and historical accounts to understand the biodiversity present in the area today. This foundational context lays the groundwork for a meticulous examination of the changing dynamics within the forest habitat over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitch, Henry S. (Henry Sheldon), 1909-2009
Author: McGregor, Ronald L.
EBook No.: 34353
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: University of Kansas. Natural History Reservation
Subject: Forest reserves -- Kansas
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.