This lushly illustrated and fully comprehensive book about the wildlife,
landscapes and history of Pembrokeshire is a much-anticipated addition
to the New Naturalist series, and reveals the incredible wealth of
biodiversity present in the region.
Surrounded by sea on three sides, Pembrokeshire is the only national
park in the UK designated mainly for its coastline. In addition to
idyllic beaches, the park includes deep wooded valleys and tranquil
estuaries, as well as a marine nature reserve. There is greater variety
of geological and landform scenery in the park than in any other area of
the same size in the British Isles, and it is an essential sanctuary for
many of Britain's seabird species. There are also important
archaeological sites in the park, from Iron Age hill forts and standing
stones to the spectacular cathedral of St Davids, as Pembrokeshire has
been consistently inhabited by humans since the Neolithic period.
Jonathan Mullard explores the evolving landscape and observes its
effects on its native species and habitats. He provides a detailed
examination of the geology of the region and the integration of the
archaeological and historic landscape with the natural landscape and its
fauna. Covering the vast diversity of Pembrokeshire's beaches and
forests, rivers and waterfalls, moorland and farmland, caves and
cathedrals, he provides an overview of man's influence on the natural
environment over the centuries and the ongoing conservation of the area.
The culmination of years of research, New Naturalist Pembrokeshire is an
inspiring exploration of this diverse and fascinating area.
