Forests

A Naturalist's Guide to Woodland Trees

By: Laurence C. Walker

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Paperback | 1 September 1997 | Edition Number 2

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First published in 1990, Forests explores the ecological, economic, and human influences on over thirty significant types of woodlands. Laurence Walker focuses especially on the effects of site factors-climate, physiography, biology, and soils-upon the growth of various kinds of trees. Projects for amateur naturalists, reading lists, and a glossary make this the perfect introduction for general readers.

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"This is a hands-on guidebook for non-professionals, written to give concerned citizens an understanding of the ecological basis for decision-making by foresters. It also suggests activities, separates scientific fact from myth, and provides 'a well-rounded and exciting introduction to future foresters.'" Journal of Forestry "Walker teaches his readers about the dynamics of forest life and how foresters use nature's processes for forest management. He covers the many different species of trees that grow in the U.S. and provides hands-on projects that encourage readers to experience and observe nature directly... His deep respect for forests can only help foster environmental awareness. A glossary, index, and bibliography make this a handy guide." ALA Booklist "A valuable hiker's companion or introduction for future foresters." Science News

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Preface
The Changing Forest	p. 1
Westward Wood: Douglas-fir	p. 9
Dwarf and Giant: Longleaf Pine	p. 17
Tall Timbers: Coast Redwood	p. 26
Murky Bottom and Droughty Land: Loblolly Pine	p. 33
Ancient Wonders: Bristlecone Pine	p. 43
Redcedar Riddle: Eastern Redcedar	p. 48
Enduring Giants: Giant Sequoia	p. 53
Up from the Ashes: Sand, Pond, Pitch, Jack, and Lodgepole Pines	p. 60
Mountain Heights to Low Bogs: Spruce and Fir Trees	p. 72
Trees on the Range: Junipers and Pinyon Pine	p. 85
Swamp Dweller: Baldcypress	p. 92
Timber for a King: Eastern White Pine	p. 99
From Monterey to the World: Monterey Pine	p. 111
Woods of Longevity: White-Cedars and Junipers	p. 120
Pioneer Plant for Paper Pulp: Virginia Pine	p. 130
Krummholz and Elfinwood: Subalpine Fir	p. 134
Sandhills and Flatwoods: Slash Pine	p. 142
Lost Bonanza: American Chestnut	p. 151
Oranges That Are Apples: Osage-Orange	p. 160
Cinderella Cellulose: Trembling Aspen	p. 166
Living Riprap: Willows	p. 173
Toxic Defense: Black Walnut	p. 179
From Cotton to Cottonwood: Cottonwood	p. 188
Species Proliferation: The Oaks	p. 197
Tree Legume: Black Locust	p. 208
Ship Timbers: Live Oak	p. 217
Stink-Bomb Tree: Ginkgo	p. 228
Forests to Fine Furniture: The Northern Hardwoods	p. 236
Tropical Hardwoods: The Dipterocarps	p. 244
Low-Mountain Shrubs: Chaparral	p. 250
Tree-Like Monocots: Bamboos and Palms	p. 254
Forests for the Future	p. 265
Afterword	p. 269
Further Reading	p. 271
Glossary	p. 273
Index	p. 283
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A Naturalist's Guide to Woodland Trees

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