With its temperate climate and rich biodiversity, the coastal Pacific Northwest is an ideal environment for nature lovers of all sorts. Stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and all the way down to California’s San Francisco Bay, this vast region is home to an incredibly rich variety of flora and fauna.

Packed with over 1,500 photographs and essential information about more than 900 commonly found plant and animal species across the region, this second edition ofThe Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwestis a colourful, concise, easy-to-follow resource guide. Accessible for anyone with an interest in naturefrom amateur arborists to avid gardeners, from weekend hikers to experienced beachcombersthis book provides an essential overview of the region’s trees, shrubs, bushes, flowering plants, berries, ferns, fungi, marine plants, marine and land mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.

With expanded flora and fauna sections; revised species organization; and new information about at-risk species, toxicity, edibility, and traditional uses, this book is an essential guide to the abundance of nature in this beautiful part of the world.

By Collin Varner

480 pages
7.5 x 10 inches
ISBN 9781772033564
Softcover
Heritage House
2021