Natural quiet and natural darkness : the "new" resources of the National parks /
Human-caused noise and light can threaten the ecological integrity of the natural environment and diminish our enjoyment of national parks and protected areas. This anthology presents and synthesizes important research that helps inform protection and management of natural quiet and natural darkness...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lebanon, NH :
University Press of New England,
2018.
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| Summary: | Human-caused noise and light can threaten the ecological integrity of the natural environment and diminish our enjoyment of national parks and protected areas. This anthology presents and synthesizes important research that helps inform protection and management of natural quiet and natural darkness. Chapters address the biological, ecological, and experiential components of these increasingly valuable resources. The final chapter develops a series of principles for studying and managing natural quiet and natural darkness in national parks and related reserves. - Publisher's note. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 356 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781512601886 1512601888 9781512601893 1512601896 |