John R. Tester (1929–2019) was emeritus professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He was a lifelong scientist and naturalist who witnessed many changes to Minnesota’s ecosystems. He published numerous articles and research papers on wildlife and ecosystem ecology. Susan M. Galatowitsch is professor and head of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota. She is author of Ecological Restoration and Restoring Prairie Wetlands: An Ecological Approach. She and her research team focus on wetland and grassland restoration and invasive species management. Rebecca A. Montgomery is a professor in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota. She started her career as a tropical biologist before returning to Minnesota. Her research focuses on forest ecology and tree biology. John J. Moriarty is senior manager of wildlife for Three Rivers Park District. He was a natural resources manager for Ramsey County Parks and Hennepin Parks, as well as a community faculty member at Metropolitan State University. He has written five books on Minnesota natural history, including Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota (Minnesota, 2014) and A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities (Minnesota, 2018).
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Contents Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgments 1. The Landscape Geologic History Changing Landscapes Since Glaciation The Present Landscape 2. Climate and Weather Solar Radiation Temperature Precipitation Clouds Wind Observed Climate Change 3. Principles of Ecology Environment Ecosystem Structure and Function Populations and Communities 4. Deciduous Forest Deciduous Forest Ecology Animals and Community Interactions Forest Management and Conservation in Minnesota 5. Northern Coniferous Forest Northern Coniferous Forest Ecology Animals and Community Interactions Present Status of the Northern Coniferous Forest 6. Tallgrass Prairie Prairie Forest Border Tallgrass Prairie Ecology Animals and Community Interactions Present Status of the Tallgrass Prairie 7. Wetlands Prairie Wetlands Animals and Community Interactions in Prairie Wetlands Peatlands Animals and Community Interactions in Peatlands Other Wetlands Occurring in Minnesota Present Status of Wetlands 8. Lakes Formation and Distribution Physical and Chemical Characteristics Lake Communities Ecosystem Function Animals and Community Interactions Minnesota’s Lakes Present Status of Minnesota’s Lakes 9. Streams and Rivers Origins of Streams and Rivers Physical and Chemical Characteristics Stream Communities Ecosystem Function River Continuum Concept Animals and Community Interactions Minnesota’s Streams and Rivers Present Status of Minnesota’s Streams and Rivers 10. The Future Stemming Habitat Loss Feeding a Growing Human Population Sustainably Adapting to a Changing Climate Reversing the Spread of Invasive Species Reducing Damaging Chemicals in the Environment Recovering Threatened Species Populations Planning Statewide Conservation Action Restoring Ecosystems A Perspective to Live With Appendixes A. Counties and Major Rivers in Minnesota B. Trees and Shrubs Found in Minnesota C. Common Herbs Found in Minnesota D. Mammals Found in Minnesota E. Birds Breeding in Minnesota F. Amphibians and Reptiles Found in Minnesota G. Fishes Found in Minnesota H. Metric Equivalents of English Weights and Measures Literature Cited Permissions Index
Contents Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgments 1. The Landscape Geologic History Changing Landscapes Since Glaciation The Present Landscape 2. Climate and Weather Solar Radiation Temperature Precipitation Clouds Wind Observed Climate Change 3. Principles of Ecology Environment Ecosystem Structure and Function Populations and Communities 4. Deciduous Forest Deciduous Forest Ecology Animals and Community Interactions Forest Management and Conservation in Minnesota 5. Northern Coniferous Forest Northern Coniferous Forest Ecology Animals and Community Interactions Present Status of the Northern Coniferous Forest 6. Tallgrass Prairie Prairie Forest Border Tallgrass Prairie Ecology Animals and Community Interactions Present Status of the Tallgrass Prairie 7. Wetlands Prairie Wetlands Animals and Community Interactions in Prairie Wetlands Peatlands Animals and Community Interactions in Peatlands Other Wetlands Occurring in Minnesota Present Status of Wetlands 8. Lakes Formation and Distribution Physical and Chemical Characteristics Lake Communities Ecosystem Function Animals and Community Interactions Minnesota’s Lakes Present Status of Minnesota’s Lakes 9. Streams and Rivers Origins of Streams and Rivers Physical and Chemical Characteristics Stream Communities Ecosystem Function River Continuum Concept Animals and Community Interactions Minnesota’s Streams and Rivers Present Status of Minnesota’s Streams and Rivers 10. The Future Stemming Habitat Loss Feeding a Growing Human Population Sustainably Adapting to a Changing Climate Reversing the Spread of Invasive Species Reducing Damaging Chemicals in the Environment Recovering Threatened Species Populations Planning Statewide Conservation Action Restoring Ecosystems A Perspective to Live With Appendixes A. Counties and Major Rivers in Minnesota B. Trees and Shrubs Found in Minnesota C. Common Herbs Found in Minnesota D. Mammals Found in Minnesota E. Birds Breeding in Minnesota F. Amphibians and Reptiles Found in Minnesota G. Fishes Found in Minnesota H. Metric Equivalents of English Weights and Measures Literature Cited Permissions Index
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