Nature Guide Greenland tells vividly and enthusiastically about Greenland’s nature with beautiful photos and in-depth information.
On 384 richly illustrated pages, the book comes all the way around Greenland’s nature, geology, climate and not least the unique animal and plant life so far north.
The book contains inspiring travel tips and is an encyclopedia for more than 550 species of animals, plants, fungi and more. In addition, a completely new geological overview of rocks and minerals is included.
The book is so far only in Danish. It can be ordered here.
Greenland’s nature is magnificent, yet rugged. There is hardly any place on earth where the forces of nature and life’s adaptation to a strict climate appear more contrasting and diverse than in Greenland.
Greenland’s society is in a rapid development, and the country faces special challenges with e.g. significant consequences of global warming. Increased international interest in the country’s resources and geopolitical significance, as well as increasing tourism, contribute to the fact that knowledge and dissemination about Greenland is in high demand.
Nature Guide Greenland is aimed at all nature and travel enthusiasts who have a love for Greenland. With this book in hand, you are well equipped to explore Greenland’s beautiful and magnificient nature. The book, which is richly illustrated with 540 colour photos and 18 detailed maps, is the most comprehensive guide published to date about Greenland.
The production of Naturguide Grønlandwas supported by:
15. Juni Fonden Aage V. Jensens Fond Bestles Fond
Visit Greenland Kalaallit Nunaanni Brugseni Disko Line Blue Ice Explorer World of Greenland Hotel Arctic
Contents
Preface
Part I Greenland’s nature Introduction to Greenland Greenland’s geology Climate and weather Arctic nature Greenland’s plant life Greenland’s animal life Life in the sea
Part II Travel guide South Greenland Narsarsuaq Igaliku Qassiarsuk Qaqortoq Narsaq Alluitsup Paa Nanortalik Nuuk and Southwest Greenland Nuuk Kangerlussuaq Sisimiut Maniitsoq Paamiut Arsuk Disko Bay Ilulissat Qeqertarsuaq – Disko Island Qasigiannguit Aasiaat East Greenland Tasiilaq
Ittoqqortoormiit National Park North and East Greenland Northwest Greenland Uummannaq Upernavik Qaanaaq
Part III Species descriptions Land mammals Marine mammals Birds Fish Insects and spiders Crustaceans Molluscs Echinoderms Plants Ferns Seaweeds Fungi Mosses Lichens Rocks Minerals
Practical information Recommended hiking routes Quality assurance Photographers Bibliography Register