Nature Guide Greenland Has Been Released
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.
Samples from the book:
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.
Specifications:
Naturguide Grønland (Nature Guide Greenland)
© Bo Normander & Gyldendal A/S, Copenhagen
Release date: March 24, 2022
Format: 21 x 15 x 2,4 cm
Pages: 384
Weight: 740 g
Photos: 540
Maps: 18
Language: Danish
ISBN 978‑87‑02‑29879‑6
The production of Naturguide Grønland was 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
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