Bøker av Rebecca Lexa

"A step-by-step guide to identifying animals, plants, and fungi by learning how to spot and record key traits and characteristics, for nature lovers, amateur naturalists, and citizen scientists"--

Habitat loss is the single biggest cause of species becoming endangered or extinct. Thankfully, we can help our local animals, plants, and other beings by restoring their habitat--even in our own backyards, gardens, and porches! Get the basics of what you need to know about: What habitat restoration isWhy it's importantHow to get startedTroubleshooting your restoration projectFurther resourcesWhether you're an experienced gardener wanting to grow native plants, or a nature-lover trying to make your corner of the world a little better place, this book will get you started on your own small-scale habitat restoration project

Native plants can't get a foothold if invasive plants are crowding them out.Introduced species are an ecological disaster outside their own nativeranges, disrupting food webs and creating imbalance. This book is a conciseguide to over two dozen common invasive plants found in North America, alongwith the basics of how to identify them and control them. You'll also learnabout how one invasive plant species can upset an entire ecosystem, howplanting native plants can help restore balance, and more!