Yellowstone

“The emphasis throughout this book's 17 chapters is that management direction undertaken by the National Park Service—whether past, present, or future—must be synchronized with conditions obtaining in the larger ecosystem, which includes other national parks, national forests, Bureau of Land Management properties, wildlife preserves, state-owned lands, and private property. The authors identify several stressors that directly affect the well-being of the ecosystem, including climate change, visitation rates, increasing residential density on private properties, and invasive species. ... Any reader interested in the history, development, and management of U.S. national parks will find this book of value. It will also provide a comprehensive overlook for those planning to visit the park in the future. ...recommended”—Choice