Woody Plants of the Northern Forest A Photographic Guide - A Northern Forest Atlas Guide

The Northern Forest Region lies between the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada. It is, collectively, one of the largest and most continuous temperate forests left in the world and, like much of the biosphere, it is at risk. This guide is an essential companion for those interested in stewardship and conservation of the region.Through multi-image composite photos that allow for unparalleled depth and clarity, this unique guide illustrates the majority of the 265 species of woody plants present in the forest and its associated communities. With a visual glossary, nineteen quick guides, and five systematic sections, this book is intended as a quick reference for the rapid identification of twigs and leaves. It is an invaluable tool for foresters and an excellent teaching guide for all ages.Large, easy-to-use formatEasily compare different speciesFully illustrated with high-definition composite imagesAccompanying large-scale foldout charts also availableA complete online archive of images and articles, including digital atlases, is available at northernforestatlas.org.

ISBN:	9781501719684
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Imprint:	Comstock
Published date:	15 Apr 2018
DEWEY:	582.16
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	61
Weight:	366g
Height:	254mm
Width:	278mm
Spine width:	8mm

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