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 Alpine Beauty
Alpine and Subalpine Wildflowers of the Canadian Rockies and the Columbia Mountains
by Neil L. Jennings
Alpine Beauty explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs commonly found in the subalpine and alpine environments in the Rocky Mountains of western Canada. Due to harsh weather conditions, the plants that exist at higher elevations are generally different than those at lower elevations. In this environment, low shrub and herb communities become the rule.
Neil L. Jennings is an ardent fly fisher, hiker and photographer who loves "getting down in the dirt" pursuing his keen interest in wildflowers. For 22 years he was a co-owner of Country Pleasures, a fly fishing retailer in Calgary. He fly fishes extensively, both in fresh and saltwater, and his angling pursuits usually lead him to wildflower investigations in a variety of venues. He has taught fly-fishing-related courses in Calgary for over 20 years, and his photographs and writings on the subject have appeared in a number of outdoor magazines.
Neil lives in Calgary with Linda, his wife of over 30 years. They spend a lot of time outdoors togetether chasing fish, flowers and, as often as possible, grandchildren.
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