A definitive natural history of the Gower Peninsula, coinciding with its 50th anniversary as an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, from its heritage coast and its appeal to the naturalist, to the geology, geomorphology, conservation and ecological history of this diverse area. / Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the area being designated as an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty - there will be lots of national and regional publicity around the celebrations / The peninsula attracts millions of visitors each year, but there is no other detailed guide to the area on the market / Written by a renowned expert on the region / Following in the success of New Naturalist Fungi, which sold over 3,000 copies in the first three months of publication / The book is to be launched at the Hay Festival in May with a second launch following at the anniversary celebrations
Jonathan Mullard is a professional ecologist who specialises in the management of protected areas. While he has contributed papers to conferences and seminars this is his first book. A naturalist from his early days, he is especially interested in coastal environments and common land. He spent a considerable part of his career in Gower and in 1996 organised a national conference to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the area's designation, which led directly to new legislation for AONBs. He is currently Director of Park Management for Northumberland National Park Authority. A keen collector of the New Naturalist series, he hopes that his contribution will increase awareness of the importance of the Gower landscape and the need for its conservation.
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