Frontmatter

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations and Tables vii
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction 1
6. Part I. Geological Setting
7. Introduction 7
8. 1. Bedrock Geology of the Highland 9
9. 2. Glaciation and Landscape History 26
10. 3. Major Soils of the Highlands 44
11. Part II. Water and Watersheds
12. Introduction 57
13. 4. Groundwater and Surface Water Hydrology 59
14. 5. Water Supply Resources 84
15. Part III. Biodiversity
16. Introduction 105
17. 6. Forest History of the Highlands 107
18. 7. Forest Ecology 132
19. 8. Wetlands of the Highlands Region 158
20. 9. An Overview of the Vascular Plants of the Highlands and the Threats to Plant Biodiversity 182
21. 10. Wildlife of the Highlands 200
22. Part IV. People and the Land
23. Introduction 229
24. 11. Ironworking in the Highlands 231
25. 12. Agriculture and Urban Development Patterns in the Highlands 259
26. 13. Open Space and Recreation in the Highlands 274
27. 14. Land-Use Planning and Policy in the Highlands 294
28. 15. Future Vision of the Highlands 316
29. Glossary 331
30. Notes on Contributors 335
31. Index 343