Contested Terrain

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Contested Terrain: A New History of Nature and People in the ADIRONDACKS By Philip G. Terrie Contested Terrain explores the competing understandings of how best to manage this spec tacular natural resource. Terrie introduces the key players and events that have shaped the region and its use, from early settlers and loggers to preservationists, year-round residents, and developers. This new edition includes a comprehensive account of the Pataki years, an era of stunning conservation triumphs combined with unprecedented pressures on the region’s ecological integrity. 257 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780815609049 Show more