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America s Ancient Forests
Author | : Thomas M. Bonnicksen |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 614 |
Release | : 2000-02-07 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0471136220 |
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At the time of European discovery, the ancient North Americanforests stretched across nearly half the continent. And while todaylittle remains of this past glory, efforts are underway to bringback some of the diverse ecosystems of that era. America's AncientForests: From the Ice Age to the Age of Discovery providesscientists and professionals with essential information for forestrestoration and conservation projects, while presenting acompelling and far-reaching account of how the North Americanlandscape has evolved over the past 18,000 years. The book weaves historical accounts and scientific knowledge into adynamic narrative about the ancient forests and the events thatshaped them. Divided into two major parts, it covers first theglaciers and forests of the Ice Age and the influences of nativepeoples, and then provides an in-depth look at these majesticforests through the eyes of the first European explorers. Changesin climate and elevation, the movement of trees northward, theassembly of modern forests, and qualities that all ancient forestsshared are also thoroughly examined. A special feature of this book is its self-contained introductionto the early history of Native American peoples and theirenvironment. The author draws on his roots in the Osage nation aswell as painstaking research through the historical record,offering a complete discussion of how the cultural practices ofhunting, agriculture, and fire helped form the ancient forests.
American Forests
Author | : Douglas W. MacCleery |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
ISBN | : OCLC:744152812 |
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Eastern Old Growth Forests
Author | : Mary Byrd Davis |
Publsiher | : Island Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1996-04-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 155963409X |
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Eastern Old-Growth Forests is the first book devoted exclusively to old growth throughout the East. Authoritative essays from leading experts examine the ecology and characteristics of eastern old growth, explore its history and value -- both ecological and cultural -- and make recommendations for its preservation. The book provides a thorough overview of the importance of old growth in the East including its extent, qualities, and role in wildlands restoration. It will serve a vital role in furthering preservation efforts by making eastern old-growth issues better known and understood.
Ancient Forests of the Pacific Northwest
Author | : Elliott A. Norse,The Wilderness Society |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : UOM:49015001028910 |
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Nature s Temples
Author | : Joan Maloof |
Publsiher | : Timber Press |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2016-11-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781604697285 |
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“Maloof eloquently urges us to cherish the wildness of what little old-growth woodlands we have left. . . . Not only are they home to the richest diversity of creatures, but they work hard for humans too.” —New York Times Book Review An old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally over a long period of time with little or no disturbance from humankind. They are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. In Nature’s Temples, Joan Maloof, the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, makes a heartfelt and passionate case for their importance. This evocative and accessible narrative defines old-growth and provides a brief history of forests. It offers a rare view into how the life-forms in an ancient, undisturbed forest—including not only its majestic trees but also its insects, plant life, fungi, and mammals—differ from the life-forms in a forest manipulated by humans. What emerges is a portrait of a beautiful, intricate, and fragile ecosystem that now exists only in scattered fragments. Black-and-white illustrations by Andrew Joslin help clarify scientific concepts and capture the beauty of ancient trees.
The Herbaceous Layer in Forests of Eastern North America
Author | : Frank Gilliam,Frank S. Gilliam |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2014-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780199837656 |
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The most comprehensive existing volume of multidisciplinary research by top ecologists on the herbaceous layer of forests.
Trees Forests of America
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : ABRAMS |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2008-10 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : PSU:000065175590 |
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Trees & Forests of America is an unprecedented collection of 200 stunning photographs by award-winning author Tim Palmer. Along with breath-taking images, his expressive text celebrates the exquisite beauty of nature and explains why trees and forests are important to all life. In this remarkable volume of unaltered photos it is easy to get lost in sunbeams shining through green canopies or in the sky-reaching rise of the largest living organisms on earth. Here the author of Abrams highly acclaimed Rivers of America continues to document and capture the beauty of America from one coast to the other as he treks, skis, and paddles to some of our most remote woodlands as well as to those at the edges of towns and cities. This lavish book is sure to inspire readers to more fully appreciate trees and forests everywhere. "
The Tree in the Ancient Forest
Author | : Carol Reed-Jones |
Publsiher | : Dawn Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1883220319 |
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A repetitive text describes how everything in an old-growth forest is interrelated around a three-hundred-year-old Douglas fir.