National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees of North America The Essential Identification Guide for Novice and Expert

Name: National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees of North America The Essential Identification Guide for Novice and Expert
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ISBN: 9780792253105

ISBN-10: 0792253108

ISBN-13: 9780792253105

Edition: 2006

Authors: Keith Rushforth, Charles Hollis

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Ideal for backpacks and back pockets alike, this indispensable reference makes it easy to identify any tree commonly encountered between the Canadian Arctic and Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacificmore than 350 species in all. It's a natural for birders, hikers, and other outdoorsy types, but even confirmed urbanites will find plenty of information on city trees as well. Concise yet comprehensive, the book's clear, methodical approach enables anyone to recognize trees at a glance. Developed in consultation with botanists from The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Cornell University's renowned Bailey Hortorium, it separates species into two fundamental types: conifers and…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Publication date: 2/21/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 3.99" wide x 8.34" long x 0.48" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

Author Keith Rushforth has written ten books, including The Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guide to Trees, that cover both tree identification and gardening using trees and shrubs. An expert urban forester, he is a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Conifer Specialist Group. Consultants for this book include Dr. Glenn D. Dreyer, Director, Connecticut College Arboretum and Deborah Gangloff, Executive Director, American Forests



Introduction


Nomenclature


How to Use This Book


Symbols


Tree Distribution


Zones of Tree Hardiness


Abbreviations


How to Identify Trees


Identification Keys


Key to Genera


The Conifers


The Broadleaf Trees


Glossary


Index


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