Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594850410 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Covering more geography and fifty percent more tree species than previous editions. Completely updated and expanded 30th anniversary deluxe edition. Provides a new, easy-to-use illustrated identification key based on the most reliable and non-technical features of each species. Over 250 exceptionally accurate drawings and historical photos bring these ancient giants to life.
"A beautiful and meticulously illustrated book -- --Inside Bozeman (MT) Magazine "Fascinating guide The book is well illustrated." -- --Book News Inc "Masterpiece" -- The Stranger, Seattle WA "Far more than an identification book, Trees provides a sense of place and the character of specific trees" -- Olympian "Northwest Trees reflects an updated understanding of our forests and is a welcome addition to any natural history book shelf." -- Book Reviews by Ann Vileisis "Reading Northwest Trees provides an opportunity for readers to branch out and learn more about familiar and foreign trees." -- Herald and News "This book is so rich in detailed, gorgeous illustrations that is should appeal to all book lovers" -- Portland Mercury"Written in a non-technical, user friendly languagethis is an indispensable Northwest guide for outdoor folks" --The Reel News
Wish drawings were in color. All drawings are black and white; makes identifying very difficult. Guess I didn't realize when I ordered.. Five Stars Beautifully illustrated, informative, and accessible to a wide range of readers.. First Rate This is a first rate book. The northwest region actually has relatively few native tree species. This is what makes this book simultaneously possible and useful. Given the fewer than twenty native tree species, it is worthwhile to get to know them intimately, to be able to learn something of the distribution, habitat requirements, and ecological role o
Stephen F. Arno grew up on the shores of Puget Sound and later worked summers as a ranger and naturalist in the Olympic and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In 1970 he began a career as a forest ecologist with the USDA Forest Service. His recent books are "Flames in our Forest: Disaster or Renewal" and "Restoring Fire-Prone Forest in the West."