{"product_id":"the-big-thicket-an-ecological-reevaluation-paperback","title":"The Big Thicket: An Ecological Reevaluation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePete A. y. Gunter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBob Armstrong\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eRoy Hamric\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a bill creating the Big Thicket National Preserve was signed into law, it climaxed more than half a century of environmental debate, planning and destruction. The preserve opened new vistas for recreation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this revised and updated version, Gunter not only describes the history and rich diversity of the region saved from the bulldozers of real estate developers and lumber companies, but also the dimensions of the new Big Thicket Preserve. He makes it possible to plan a trip there by including descriptions of each stream corridor unit, maps and canoeing conditions, hiking trails, and camping facilities. He lists representative flora and fauna. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book provides a background--both historical and biological--which will make clear just what the visitor to the Big Thicket is seeing; why it has mattered, and why it will continue to matter.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePete A. Y. Gunter, Regents Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Texas, is a past president of the Big Thicket Association and has spent much of his time in conservationist activities concerning the Big Thicket. He is the author of numerous articles and books, both fiction and nonfiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 243\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.05 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 20, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737634115647,"sku":"9780929398525","price":26.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cb39adb8f2e6077e375d898e9a430a8c.webp?v=1765150569","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-big-thicket-an-ecological-reevaluation-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}