Wisconsin’s Natural Communities: How to Recognize Them, Where to Find Them

Anyone enjoying the outdoors in Wisconsin will benefit from this knowledgeable description of its varied environment. Thirty-three distinct natural communities are described, including their geology, climate, history, flora, and fauna. The remainder of the volume lists 50 natural areas, with maps, lists of natural elements, and directions. Hoffman is a natural-areas management specialist with the Bureau of Endangered Resources in Wisconsin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)