A Passion for Wildlife: The History of the Canadian Wildlife Service
- ISBN-10
- 0774842520
- ISBN-13
- 9780774842525
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 346
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-11-01
- Publisher
- UBC Press
- Author
- J. Alexander Burnett
Description
A Passion for Wildlife chronicles the history of the Canadian Wildlife Service and the evolution of Canadian wildlife policy over its first half century. It presents the exploits and accomplishments of a group of men and women whose dedication to the ideals of science, conservation, and a shared vision of Canada as a country that treasures its natural heritage has earned them the respect of their profession around the world.
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