Blue Ridge Commons
Title | Blue Ridge Commons PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn Newfont |
Publisher | University of Georgia Press |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0820341258 |
"In the late twentieth century, residents of the Blue Ridge mountains in western North Carolina fiercely resisted certain environmental efforts, even while launching aggressive initiatives of their own. Kathryn Newfont provides context for those events by examining the environmental history of this region over the course of three hundred years, identifying what she calls commons environmentalism--a cultural strain of conservation in American history that has gone largely unexplored. Efforts in the 1970s to expand federal wilderness areas in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests generated strong opposition. For many mountain residents the idea of unspoiled wilderness seemed economically unsound, historically dishonest, and elitist. Newfont shows that local people's sense of commons environmentalism required access to the forests that they viewed as semipublic places for hunting, fishing, and working. Policies that removed large tracts from use were perceived as 'enclosure' and resisted. Incorporating deep archival work and years of interviews and conversations with Appalachian residents, Blue Ridge Commons reveals a tradition of people building robust forest protection movements on their own terms."--p. [4] of cover.
Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Title | Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Edgar W. Spencer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780983747161 |
As you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive visiting state and national parks or hike the Appalachian Trail, you will encounter an incredible variety of landscapes and one of the most diverse collections of flora and fauna found in temperate forests anywhere in the world. Full of rich detail, this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide to the region was written and designed for ease of use. Whether you're a first time visitor looking to enjoy and gain an understanding of the Parkway's spectacular views or a geology and nature enthusiast, this guide will be an invaluable companion.--
Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Title | Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Marcus B. Simpson |
Publisher | University of North Carolina Press |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.
A Fly Fisherman's Blue Ridge
Title | A Fly Fisherman's Blue Ridge PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher Camuto |
Publisher | University of Georgia Press |
Pages | 262 |
Release | 2001-04-30 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0820323047 |
Featuring a new Introduction by the author, this edition offers readers a chance to revisit a contemporary classic of fly fishing literature, a book that explores a year of fly fishing back country mountain streams from Pennsylvania to Georgia.
Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Title | Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway PDF eBook |
Author | Nye Simmons |
Publisher | Mountain Trail Press LLC |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.) |
ISBN | 9780977793396 |
Filled with detailed information on the best hikes, scenic stops, waterfalls, and historic locations, this is the ultimate guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, one of America's most visited national parks. Information on lodging, way stations, side trips, hiking trails, and attractions of interest is included--ideal for the time-pressed traveler who wants to hit the high points of the park. Full-color photographs, photographer's notes, and photo tips complement the detailed descriptions of the park's attractions, making this handbook both a travel guide and a compilation to treasure.
Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas
Title | Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Barnwell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.) |
ISBN | 9780990573197 |
Second edition of Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas book
Secrets of the Blue Ridge
Title | Secrets of the Blue Ridge PDF eBook |
Author | Phil James |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2010-12-15 |
Genre | Albemarle County (Va.) |
ISBN | 9781936518524 |