Big, Wild, and Connected

Big, Wild, and Connected

by John Davis and Wildlands Wildlands Network
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 30/07/2013

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This E-ssential is a three-part series that covers John Davis's epic journey from Florida to Maine. In 2011, with support from the Wildlands Network, Davis traveled 7,600 miles in 10 months from Florida to Maine by foot, bicycle, skis, and canoe/kayak. His extensive travels were motivated by wanting to answer the question “Is it possible in the twenty-first century to identify and protect a continental-long wildlife corridor that could help to protect eastern nature into the future?”


John paints a vivid picture of the physical challenges of the trek, such as climbing the highest point in South Carolina with a heavily loaded bike and trying to consume the 8,000 calories per day he needed to fuel himself for the journey. As readers adventure with Davis, they will also share his evolving understanding of what it would take to implement an Eastern Wildway.


Eastern wildlife, both seen and unseen, from Florida panthers to North Carolina’s red wolves to the ghosts of cougars farther north, are the real focus of this adventure as John explores how such wildness can coexist with human development in the most populated regions of the United States. The science and conservation of large-scale connectivity are brought to life by his travels—offering unique insights into the challenges and opportunities for creating an Eastern Wildway. This is a must-read for enthusiasts of hiking narratives, as well as professionals and students interested in issues related to large-scale connectivity. Compelling photographs and other graphics complement John’s fascinating story.

ISBN:
9781610915076
9781610915076
Category:
Natural history
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
30-07-2013
Language:
English
Publisher:
Island Press
John Davis

Former high-school teacher John Davis, aka DJ Argonaut, is now one of Australia's most sought after club DJs. As well as being a successful DJ and event promoter, John has a crazed fanaticism for RuPaul's Drag Race. Constantly working with drag royalty, he has learned the true importance to these performers to mainstream culture as well as to queer history. John can easily recite the chronological order of elimination of every Drag Race contestant while debating the importance of a winner’s sewing skills over comedic ability.

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