In this richly illustrated love letter to the wild places and
natural wonders of North Carolina, Tom Earnhardt, writer and host
of UNC-TV's
Exploring North Carolina and lifelong
conservationist, seamlessly ties deep geological time and forgotten
species from our distant past to the unparalleled biodiversity of
today. With varied topography and a climate that is simultaneously
subtropical, temperate, and subarctic, he shows that North Carolina
is a meeting place for living things more commonly found far to the
north and south. Highlighting the ways in which the state is a
unique ecological crossroads, Earnhardt's research, insightful
writing, and stunning photography will both teach and inspire.
Crossroads of the Natural World invites readers to engage a
variety of topics, including the impacts of invasive species, the
importance of forested buffers along our rivers, the role of
naturalists, and the challenges facing the state in a time of
climate change and sea-level rise. By sharing his own journey of
more than sixty years, Earnhardt entices North Carolinians of every
age to explore the natural diversity of our state.