The magnificent stands of old-growth trees that characterize the forests of western North America depend on periodic fires for their creation or survival. Deprived of that essential disturbance process eventually they die, leaving an overcrowded growth of smaller trees vulnerable to intense blazes and epidemics of insects and disease.
In "Mimicking Nature's Fire," forest ecologists Stephen Arno and Carl Fiedler present practical solutions to the pervasive problem of deteriorating forest conditions in western North America. Advocating a new direction in forest management, they explore the...
The magnificent stands of old-growth trees that characterize the forests of western North America depend on periodic fires for their creation or su...
* Provides easy to use illustrated identification key based on the most reliable and non-technical features of each Northwest tree species. * Features the latest knowledge on the ecology and human history associated with all Northwest trees. * Over 250 species with exceptionally accurate drawings and historical photos bring these ancient Northwest trees to life.
How can you distinguish a Noble fir from a Grand fir? Or a Quaking Aspen from a Sitka Alder? Stephen Arno and Ramona Hammerly will show you how in their classic guide to identifying and appreciating Northwest...
* Provides easy to use illustrated identification key based on the most reliable and non-technical features of each Northwest tree species.
