The Natural History of Connemara

The Natural History of Connemara is the first book to describe in detail the natural treasures of this remarkable region in the west of Ireland. An area of contrasting landscapes and ever-changing skies: where grey rocky mountains sweep down to an immense wilderness of blanket bog, sandy coastal grassland and sheltered. seaweed-fringed bays: where Atlantic waves pound the exposed headlands and cliff-girt offshore islands. Tony Whilde traces the history of Connemara from its beginnings in an ancient ocean, through times of forested valleys and hills, to today's man-made landscape. He describes the geology, landscape history and climate, discusses in detail the plants and animals that inhabit the mountains, bogs, woodlands, lakes, rivers, seashore and islands and writes passionately of the need to conserve this unique Irish landscape and its wildlife. The Natural History of Connemara is illustrated with maps. diagrams. line-drawings and over 1(X) colour photographs, many by the author. It provides a species list in English, Latin and Irish, a comprehensive bibliography of nearly 1,000 references and a register o names and addresses of organisations which may influence the future welfare of the region.