Average customer rating:
- Not a usefuel tool for the unknowledgable
|
A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians
Robert E. Swanson
Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Reference
| Subjects
| Books
| Almanacs & Yearbooks
| Atlases & Maps
| Audiobooks
| Books on CD
| Books on Cassette
| Business Skills
| Careers
| Catalogs & Directories
| Consumer Guides
| Dictionaries & Thesauruses
| Education
| Encyclopedias
| Etiquette
| Foreign Languages
| Fun Facts
| Genealogy
| General
| Job Hunting
| Large Print
| Law
| Publishing & Books
| Quotations
| Spanish-Language Reference
| Study Guides
| Test Prep Central
| Words & Language
| Writing
Trees
| Gardening & Horticulture
| Home & Garden
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Nature & Ecology
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Botany
| Biological Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Trees
| Plants
| Biological Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
Reference
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
All Titles
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Home & Garden
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Outdoors & Nature
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Reference
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Science
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Similar Items:
-
Southern Appalachian Wildflowers
-
Wildflowers of the Southern Mountains
-
Guide to the Vascular Plants of the Blue Ridge
-
Wild Flowers of North Carolina, 2nd Ed.
-
North Carolina Trees & Wildflowers (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)
ASIN: 0801845564 |
Customer Reviews:
Not a usefuel tool for the unknowledgable.......2007-07-04
As a city boy just relocating to the country I was looking for a user friendly book to identify the native plants on our land. This book is written by and for much more knowledgable people. While there is a long and detailed introduction I don't have the knack or patients to work thorough it.
The illustrations are pen and ink black and white drawings, and are barely helpful.
Book Description
Through the use of over 800 color photographs and concise botanical descriptions, this comprehensive manual identifies over 239 forest tree species common to the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Detailed photographs of leaf, twig, bark, flower, and fruit characteristics are presented next to species descriptions for easy reference. Each species description includes: common names; a “Quick Guide” stressing key features; concise descriptions of leaves, twigs, bark, flower, fruit, and form; habitat and ecology; a map of the geographical range; the species' uses; and the derivation of the botanical name. For foresters, county extension agents, environmental scientists, ecologists, and botanists.
Book Description
Winter, when plants are dormant and their leaves may have fallen, is a challenging time to identify woody flora. Designed especially for winter use and featuring almost six hundred illustrations, this taxonomic guide describes some nine hundred plant species by their twig, bud, and bark characteristics. All the trees, shrubs, and woody ground covers that grow without aid of cultivation in the Southeast are presented here, in a single reference.
Includes the following:
* native plants, as well as naturalized exotic species known to occur in at least two locations in the Southeast
* geographical coverage from east Texas and northern Florida to southeastern Kansas and southern Delaware
* spring or summer features of a plant in the absence of any reliable winter diagnostic features
* a map of the guide's coverage area and nearly six hundred illustrations that show distinguishing characteristics of twigs and buds
* a brief introduction to botanical terminology and the use of taxonomic keys, descriptions of various habitats and physiographic regions of the Southeast, a glossary, a list of references, and an index that includes common and scientific names
Average customer rating:
- Superb book on several fronts...
- complete book about longleaf pines
- Best book on longleaf yet.
- America's Rain Forest
|
Looking for Longleaf: The Fall and Rise of an American Forest
Lawrence S. Earley
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Popular Economics
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Conservation
| Environment
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Ecology
| Environment
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Living on the Land
| Ecology
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
| Architecture
| Hunting & Fishing
General
| Conservation
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Forests
| Conservation
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Southeast
| United States
| Regional
| Field Guides
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Trees
| Field Guides
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Reference
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
Forests & Forestry
| Natural Resources
| Nature & Ecology
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Botany
| Biological Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Trees
| Plants
| Biological Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
Forestry
| Agricultural Sciences
| Professional Science
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
| Deforestation
| Ecology
| Economics
| Fires
| Management
| Products
| Wood Science
All Titles
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Business & Investing
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Outdoors & Nature
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Professional
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Science
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Similar Items:
-
Ecology of a Cracker Childhood (World As Home, The)
-
Tapping The Pines: The Naval Stores Industry In The American South
-
Pinhook: Finding Wholeness in a Fragmented Land
-
The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem: Ecology, Silviculture, and Restoration (Springer Series on Environmental Management)
-
Oak: The Frame of Civilization
ASIN: 0807856991 |
Book Description
Covering 92 million acres from Virginia to Texas, the longleaf pine ecosystem was, in its prime, one of the most extensive and biologically diverse ecosystems in North America. Today these magnificent forests have declined to a fraction of their original extent, threatening such species as the gopher tortoise, the red-cockaded woodpecker, and the Venus fly-trap. Conservationists have proclaimed longleaf restoration a major goal, but has it come too late?
In Looking for Longleaf, Lawrence S. Earley explores the history of these forests and the astonishing biodiversity of the longleaf ecosystem, drawing on extensive research and telling the story through first-person travel accounts and interviews with foresters, ecologists, biologists, botanists, and landowners. For centuries, these vast grass-covered forests provided pasture for large cattle herds, in addition to serving as the world's greatest source of naval stores. They sustained the exploitative turpentine and lumber industries until nearly all of the virgin longleaf had vanished.
Looking for Longleaf demonstrates how, in the twentieth century, forest managers and ecologists struggled to understand the special demands of longleaf and to halt its overall decline. The compelling story Earley tells here offers hope that with continued human commitment, the longleaf pine might not just survive, but once again thrive.
Customer Reviews:
Superb book on several fronts..........2007-10-16
Earley was trying to write a history of turpentining. What he ended up with was a spectacular essay on the natural history of longleaf pine forests, the human history of the forested south, an essay on conflicting views in forestry, and....oh yes...turpentine!
Reading this as an ecologist, I found everything I wanted with just enough of the human element to flesh it out without boring me. Oddly enough, I suspect those reading this from an anthropological view have the same opinion about the natural history aspect of the book. Earley is that good in weaving his tale.
It flows well, is well organized, and the research and references are stunning. Twenty-three pages of references make me wonder how he ever finished the book. (In his acknowledgements he seems to wonder the same thing himself!)
This book belongs on the shelf of every forester, ecologist, and southern historian. I'm just thankful I stumbled across it on a rainy day in Congaree National Park.
complete book about longleaf pines.......2006-11-19
mr. earley goes deep into everything you could want to know about this native tree species,a cornerstone to both the natural world of the southeastern united states and the economic growth and development of the country as a whole.......he tells all about the past history,present day status,and projected outlook of the longleaf pine tree:it's one-time dominance of the coastal plain landscape,compared to it's present day status;all about the naval stores and timber industries,and their heavy dependence upon it that led to it's near demise and current numbers;and the changes in land management of the longleaf forest and it's various ecosystems,with much insight to the controlled burning philosophy that has gained in popularity during the last 50 years or so.....with photos, including some impressive shots of long-gone virgin growth trees dwarfing the grown men standing among them.
Best book on longleaf yet........2005-09-08
This book is as accurate and detailed as any scholarly paper but is written so well that it is certain to be a classic of literature like Archie Carr's "The Windward Road."
America's Rain Forest.......2004-11-23
For years I have been concerned about the disappearance of the South American Rain Forest. What was shocking from Earley's book is how we had our own expansive Forest with it's own ecosystem and let it disappear before our very eyes without anyone noticing.
It is not only a wonderfully told story of the Longleaf pine but it is a genuine history of how the South's economic development between the time of the settlers and up until today nearly destroyed it's most valuable resource and the ecology that was a part of it.
The only problem with this book was not being able to put it down after I started reading it.
Book Description
Identification manual to trees of southern U.S. Full text, plus almost 100 keys organized to provide swift, accurate identification. 920 illustrations; best book for area. "Horticulturists and floriculturists will find this book a source of valuable data." — Louisiana Bookshelf.
Customer Reviews:
A classic.......2007-05-19
This book has been around a long time. That is because it is excellent. Don't worry that there are no glossy photographs. The superb line drawings are a much better aid to identification. A tremendous value when you consider the price. If you are a forestry student in the South, this is absolutely indispensable.
guide to southern trees.......2007-01-19
most complete coverage of material in my collection of tree books. sent copy as gift.
Chunky.......2000-09-09
This book by its size is obviously meant as a pocket guide, but at over 700 pages will be a snug fit in most pockets. A quick glance shows that its illustrations consist of full-page line-drawings. These drawings show the general appearance of a flowering or fruiting twig and some highlighted relevant details: flowers, fruits, leaf scars, etc. Considering the overall size the drawings would seem to be of decent quality.
An absolute delight.......2000-09-02
This 700 page book neatly fits into your rucksack and that's where it should be (not on the shelf in your study). It is an old book, originally pubished in 1946, which means that there are no photographs. But who would miss them seeing all the beautifully drawn plates which illustrate a lot of the species? There is always at least one illustration per genus. The introductory keys are excellent as are the keys to the genera and species. The text provides information on habit, leaves, flowers, fruit, twigs, bark, habitat, distribution and importance. On average there is one page of description per species.
I thoroughly enjoyed using this book and all the information it gives about these exotic plant families (entirely fascinating for me who comes from an area poor in tree species: the central European Alps). I am looking forward to using it again on my next trip to Florida.
Book Description
Part armchair travelogue, part guide book, this projected three-volume series--divided into the western, central, and eastern United States--will introduce readers to all 155 national forests across the country. This Land is the only comprehensive field guide that describes the natural features, wildernesses, scenic drives, campgrounds, and hiking trails of our national forests, many of which--while little known and sparsely visited--boast features as spectacular as those found in our national parks and monuments. Each entry includes logistical information about size and location, facilities, attractions, and associated wilderness areas. For about half of the forests, Robert H. Mohlenbrock has provided sidebars on the biological or geological highlights, drawn from the "This Land" column that he has written for Natural History magazine since 1984.
Superbly illustrated with color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is loaded with information, clearly written, and easy to use.
Book Description
Get your "A" in gear!
They're today's most popular study guides-with everything you need to succeed in school. Written by Harvard students for students, since its inception SparkNotes™ has developed a loyal community of dedicated users and become a major education brand. Consumer demand has been so strong that the guides have expanded to over 150 titles. SparkNotes'™ motto is Smarter, Better, Faster because:
· They feature the most current ideas and themes, written by experts.
· They're easier to understand, because the same people who use them have also written them.
· The clear writing style and edited content enables students to read through the material quickly, saving valuable time.
And with everything covered--context; plot overview; character lists; themes, motifs, and symbols; summary and analysis, key facts; study questions and essay topics; and reviews and resources--you don't have to go anywhere else!
Customer Reviews:
cliff notes.......2007-01-10
I bought this by mistake, not understanding it was cliff notes style. I ended up really liking the more detailed discription of characters. Someone elses thoughts on the books.
Book Description
The Blue Ridge Parkway, winding along the backbone of the southern Appalachian Mountains, is cherished for its grand vistas and massive mountain peaks, but nestled in the recreation areas, overlooks, and hiking trails that line its length are a wealth of smaller, equally beautiful gems. Hundreds of species of colorful wildflowers thrive among the misty glades, open fields, and marshy streambanks along the Parkway. J. Anthony Alderman's invaluable Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway will help the visitor locate, identify, and enjoy many of these seasonal treasures.
Illustrated with close-up color photographs, this field guide covers roughly 275 species of flowers that the casual visitor could expect to encounter along the Parkway. Clearly written descriptions aid in each plant's identification and offer interesting details, including notes on how Native Americans and early settlers used various species for food, medicine, and clothing. Finally, the book includes a tour guide and map that identify 75 of the best, most easily accessible sites for viewing wildflowers along the Parkway, listing by season which species can be found blooming at each site.
Books:
- A Mantis Carol
- A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
- A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman
- Alaska Birds (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)
- Alpine Flower Finder: The Key to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Found Above Timberline
- An Unspoken Hunger: Stories from the Field
- Animal Tracks of the Rocky Mountains: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico
- Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History
- At the Mercy of the River: An Exploration of the Last African Wilderness
- Atchafalaya Houseboat: My Years in the Louisiana Swamp
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Casa California: Spanish-Style Houses From Santa Barbara to San Clemente
- Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies
- The Radiance of the King
- The Politically Incorrect Guide
- The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God
- The View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos
- Under Milk Wood: A Play for Voices
- Industrial Relations: Origins and Patterns of National Diversity
- The Fifty Minute Career Discovery Program
- Ernest Lapointe: Mackenzie King's Great Quebec Lieutenant
