Adirondack Alpine Summits: An Ecological Field Guide

by Nancy G. Slack

Originally published as 85 A Field Guide to the Adirondack Alpine Summits, this ecological field guide brings the alpine world of the Adirondack High Peaks to the hiker, naturalist, and casual observer through the use of stunning photographs, the insightful knowledge of plant ecologist Dr. Nancy G. Slack, and helpful charts and maps. This winner of the New York State Outdoor Education Association's Environmental Impact Award also encourages the reader to take part in the protection and preservation of this fragile environment by providing education and conservation tips.

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 24, 2007

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely little guide to the ecological zones that exist up the sides of the adk high peaks. The only thing I found missing, and wish had been included, was a short history of the native Americans that lived near these peaks and knew their vegetation well. I found it odd that this field guide chose to jump from the end of the last ice age to when European settlers came and started exploring this area, as if the land had been empty of humans until the settlers came.

Otherwise, great field guide, with lots of helpful images and descriptions of the plants and animals native to the high peaks.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and educational to those new to the summits. Great pictures and examples that show many of the species special to the arctic tundras and which grace our highest peaks. More species and more information would make this a truly usable book to bring along as a field guide. It is a lovely resource for the lay-person, but needs more detail for real field use.

[Steve Callahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short , very informative, fits in a pocket or backpack so you can take it on the trail. Could use a few more photographs of the plant and animal life described.