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California Forests and Woodlands: A Natural History (Volume 58) (California Natural History Guides)

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California Forests and Woodlands: A Natural History (Volume 58) (California Natural History Guides)

From majestic Redwoods to ancient Western Bristlecone Pines, California's trees have long inspired artists, poets, naturalistsâ€”and real estate developers. Verna Johnston's splendid book, illustrated with her superb color photographs and Carla Simmons's detailed black-and-white drawings, now offers an unparalleled view of the Golden State's world-renowned forests and woodlands.

In clear, vivid prose, Johnston introduces each of the state's dominant forest types. She describes the unique characteristics of the trees and the interrelationships of the plants and animals living among them, and she analyzes how fire, flood, fungi, weather, soil, and humans have affected the forest ecology. The world of forest and woodland animals comes alive in these pagesâ€”the mating games, predation patterns, communal life, and the microscopic environment of invertebrates and fungi are all here.

Johnston also presents a sobering view of the environmental hazards that threaten the state's trees: acid snow, ozone, blister rust, over-logging. Noting the interconnectedness of the diverse life forms within tree regions, she suggests possible answers to the problems currently plaguing these areas. Enriched by the observations of early naturalists and Johnston's many years of fieldwork, this is a book that will be welcomed by all who care about California's treasured forests and woodlands.

Country	USA
Brand	University of California Press
Manufacturer	University of California Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	60 colour photographs, 39 drawings, 13 m
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	1996-06-16
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780520202481

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