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Preserving Nature in the National Parks : A History
Preserving Nature in the National Parks A History Author:Richard Sellars This book traces the epic clash of values between traditional scenery-and-tourism management and emerging ecological concepts in the national parks, America`s most treasured landscapes. It spans the period from the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 to near the present, analyzing the management of fires, predators, elk, bear, and othe... more »r natural phenomena in parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Great Smoky Mountains.« less