Kelby Ouchley
Bayou D'Arbonne Swamp: A Naturalist's Memoir of Place
Bayou D'Arbonne Swamp: A Naturalist's Memoir of Place
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The Bayou D Arbonne Swamp in north Louisiana has a rich natural, cultural, and social history. Wildlife biologist and naturalist Kelby Ouchley, who has deep personal and professional connections to the landscape, shares insights into the changes the swamp has undergone over the last century and the reasons behind them. His narrative offers a kaleidoscopic view of the swamp, revealing its unique past and distinctive flora, fauna, and people. The book explores issues facing other wetlands, prairies, mountains, and deserts and encourages readers to consider ecological choices in their daily lives.
Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
The Bayou D Arbonne Swamp is a captivating testament to the rich natural, cultural, and social history of a northern Louisiana swamp. Born and raised near this remarkable ecosystem, Kelby Ouchley dedicated his professional life to studying and protecting the national wildlife refuge that was established from a significant portion of the swamp. His deep personal and professional connections to the landscape provide invaluable insight into the profound transformations the swamp has undergone over the past century, shedding light on the underlying causes of this remarkable transformation.
In this captivating narrative, Ouchley presents a kaleidoscopic view of the Bayou D Arbonne Swamp, unveiling its unique past and distinctive flora, fauna, and people. While these stories may revolve around a particular swamp, they offer valuable insights into broader issues facing other wetlands, prairies, mountains, and deserts when examined through an ecological, social, and historical lens. Ouchley's primary goal is to raise awareness about the environmental consequences of human decisions, encouraging readers to consider ecological choices in their daily lives.
The result is a comprehensive and intricate natural history of the Bayou D Arbonne Swamp that extends beyond the boundaries of the ever-changing Louisiana wetland. It informs the environmental history of Louisiana, conservation efforts, and ecological changes, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the delicate balance between human activities and the natural world.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807177310
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