Mountains and Plains

The Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the intermountain basins in Wyoming and adjacent states contain a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Knight, an eminent ecologist, presents the abundance of this natural environment in a detailed study, which includes over 180 illustrations, maps and line drawings. The introduction surveys the diverse environments in the region and their geologic history. Subsequent chapters focus on riversides, lowland plains and basins, foothills and mountains, and three regions of outstanding interest - Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains. He concludes by describing the conservation and resource aspects of these territories. Throughout the book, Knight considers plant ecology, plant-animal interactions, geologic influences, nutrient cycling, land management, and disturbances such as fire or insect epidemics.