Knowing the Trees: Discover the Forest from Seed to Snag
Sep 2023 · Mountaineers Books
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About this ebook
- Includes wide range of natural history and facts about types of forests, tree species, tree biology, and more
- Full-color illustrations throughout and Seeds of Knowledge sidebars enliven and deepen understanding of tree science
- From the award-winning author of Earth Almanac
Modeled after the life cycle of a tree, this beautifully illustrated guide showcases a wide range of topics, including unique reproductive strategies, the wonders of seed dispersal, vast underground networks of roots, the importance of photosynthesis, treetop canopies, how snags and nurse logs contribute to the future of a forest, connections among other species throughout the habitat, benefits of forest bathing, and so much more. Keffer also makes the convincing case that our health depends on the health of trees and being able to see the forest and the trees.
About the author
Naturalist and award-winning environmental educator Ken Keffer is the author of nine books, including Earth Almanac: Nature’s Calendar for Year-Round Discovery. Keffer is a frequent contributor to Birds & Blooms magazine and The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana, where he and his wife run a Wild Birds Unlimited store.Visit him online at KenKeffer.net.
Emily Walker is an artist and scientist. Her main mediums are pen and watercolor or a combination of both, and she often uses her photographs and in-the-field sketches as her references. Visit her online at fernsandfins.com.
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