Natural History of the Islands of California Theodore Payne Foundation and their uses

and their uses

the insects disappear

w Desert Province

Threatened by urbanization

Interesting grass-like plant for wet areas

Natural History of the Islands of California Theodore Payne Foundation and their usesIslands have always been fascinating places, their separateness evoking a sense of mystery and inspiring a yearning for exploration. California's islands are unique evolutionary laboratories, places where plants and animals have grown and interacted in isolation for millions of years. This comprehensive book discusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Ao Nuevo, the Farallons, and