The Nature of Southeast Alaska: A Guide to Plants, Animals, and Habitats

by Richard Carstensen, Robert H Armstrong, Rita M O'Clair

“Unlike the standard nature guides that explain how to recognize common animals,  Nature  stresses the web of interrelationships that link the regional flora and fauna. This affectionate examination of some of North America’s most spectacular surviving old-growth forests will delight backpackers and armchair naturalists.” — Los Angeles Times Book Review

Everything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The authors, who are both Alaskan residents and biologists, combine scientific research with personal experiences to make a definitive field guide for residents of or visitors to Southeast Alaska. The unique features of the book
New to this In-depth guide to Southeast Alaska’s flora and fauna; more than an identification manual,  Nature  explores how the species and habitats encountered in the woods and waters of Southeast Alaska fit into the bigger picture.

Genres: Nonfiction

310 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1992

Reviews

[Taylor]

Some v colonialist language, and definitely written by white people (e.g. no mention of contemporary land struggles and very little framing of SE AK in its larger political and racialized context), but as a comprehensive outline for nature guiding this has been suuuuper helpful.

[Jon Wlasiuk]

As advertised: this is a comprehensive nature guide and important reference for any visitor to SE Alaska.

[Jolene]

Awesome and very helpful

[Cheryl]

Use it all the time, even though I've read it from front to back. Love Richard's drawings in there, and Wren likes them too!

[David Bellangue]

An excellent overview of the natural history of the region. Bought it before going on a school trip to introduce myself to the region.