Author: Chris Sladden Publisher: ISBN: 9780951614730 Category : Canoes and canoeing Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
A comprehensive guidebook to canoeing and kayaking the rivers of Wales. Nearly all the rivers of the principality are covered, mostly from navigable source to sea or confluence. From lazy gentle tours suitable for families, to raging torrents and waterfalls, there are over 180 rivers and 2000 kilometres of paddling.
Author: D. Dudley Williams Publisher: ISBN: Category : Aquatic biology Languages : cy Pages : 368
Book Description
"Situated on the western margin of Europe, Wales has been moulded by the erosional and depositional power of its fresh waters by virtue of high rainfall interacting with extensive regions of bedrock and post- Ice Age glacial debris. The result is a still evolving landscape rich in upland bogs, springs, mountain streams and lakes, rivers running through deeply eroded valleys, and large, lowland rivers meandering across wide floodplains into estuaries and the sea. Subsequent chapters bring together, for the first time, the combined expertise of a group of scientists whose intimate and collective knowledge of the Welsh aquatic landscape is unparalleled. The authors begin by describing the knowledge base of these important habitats, emphasising the structure and role of their plant, animal, and microbial communities. Upon this are built chapters that review the pioneering role of Welsh river studies in the development of running water science and, very poignantly, assess the high degree of human alteration of the principality's riverine ecosystems. These are followed by chapters that discuss the need for further scientific study, management, conservation, restoration and education so that future impacts on Welsh waters may be understood and minimised. Throughout the book flows the underlying theme that there has been and always will be a close link between water resources and the development of Welsh society."--Publisher's description.
Author: A. G. Bradley Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 237
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Rivers and Streams of England" by A. G. Bradley. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: JIM. PERRIN Publisher: ISBN: 9781845278397 Category : Languages : en Pages : 300
Book Description
The Rivers of Wales does exactly what it says on the tin in this book Jim Perrin introduces and revels in the nature of our rivers, writing from diverse perspectives. He looks at the geography, mythology, social history and natural history which exist as a result of the flowing waters. This is a celebration of Wales rivers and appeals to a broad readership.
Author: David Williams Publisher: Graffeg ISBN: 9781905582549 Category : Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
This is a journey across the most prominent rivers in Wales, the Severn, Usk, Teifi, Towy, Dee, Wye, Taff and Teme. It concentrates on the importance of the waterways to Wales, including the landscape and wildlife that depend on them.