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Eastern old-growth forests : prospects for rediscovery and recovery / by Davis, Mary D.(CARDINAL)324285;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Old growth forests; Old growth forest ecology; Old growth forest conservation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Nature's temples : a natural history of old-growth forests / by Maloof, Joan,1956-author.(CARDINAL)324185; Joslin, Andrew,illustrator.(CARDINAL)624885;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally over a long period of time with little or no disturbance from humankind. They are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. In this book, Joan Maloof, the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, makes a heartfelt and passionate case for their importance. This evocative and accessible narrative defines old-growth and provides a brief history of forests. It offers a rare view into how the life-forms in an ancient, undisturbed forest-including not only its majestic trees but also its insects, plant life, fungi, and mammals-differ from the life-forms in a forest manipulated by humans. What emerges is a portrait of a beautiful, intricate, and fragile ecosystem that now exists only in scattered fragments. Black-and-white illustrations by Andrew Joslin help clarify scientific concepts and capture the beauty of ancient trees"--
Subjects: Old growth forests.; Biodiversity.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Wild woodlands : the old-growth forests of America / by Thomas, Bill,1934-(CARDINAL)146388;
Subjects: Forest ecology; Old growth forests;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nature's temples : the complex world of old-growth forests / by Maloof, Joan,1956-author.(CARDINAL)324185; Joslin, Andrew,illustrator.(CARDINAL)624885;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is an old-growth forest? -- History of the forest -- Forests and carbon -- The oldest trees -- The largest trees -- Birds and their habitat preferences -- Forests and the needs of amphibians -- Snails as indicators -- The role of insects in the forest -- Herbaceous plant populations and logging -- Mosses, liverworts, and trees -- Fungi in the forest ecosystem -- What lichens tell us about forests -- Worms: friend or foe of forests? -- Mammals that roam the forest -- Do humans need the forest?We all know what an old-growth forest is. Or do we? Most of us have little idea of the wonders that unfold in these rare ecosystems. Joan Maloof understands ancient forests inside and out, and tells their fascinating story in Nature's Temples. From salamanders and micro-snails to plants that communicate via fungi, learn the life forms and relationships that make old-growth forests unique - as well as why human attempts to manage forests never duplicate nature's handiwork. Nature's Temples invites anyone who has ever felt the power of an ancient forest to discover what makes these sacred places irreplaceable.--COVER.
Subjects: Old growth forests.; Biodiversity.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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The final forest : the battle for the last great trees of the Pacific Northwest / by Dietrich, William,1951-(CARDINAL)367739;
A look at the human side of the social, political, and scientific struggle over the Olympic Peninsula's ancient forest, examining the loggers and the controversy over the spotted owl
Subjects: Logging; Old growth forests;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Among the ancients : adventures in the eastern old-growth forests / by Maloof, Joan,1956-(CARDINAL)324185;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-229) and index.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Old growth forest ecology; Old growth forests;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Seeking the wolf tree / by Cleavitt, Natalie Laura,1971-(CARDINAL)787055; Leggitt, Marjorie,illustrator.;
Subjects: Old growth forest ecology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In a dark wood : the fight over forests and the rising tyranny of ecology / by Chase, Alston.(CARDINAL)152654;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-507) and index.
Subjects: Old growth forests; Old growth forest conservation; Old growth forest ecology; Logging;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Sierra Club guide to the ancient forests of the northeast / by Kershner, Bruce.(CARDINAL)333771; Leverett, Robert T.,1941-(CARDINAL)674424; Sierra Club.(CARDINAL)139586;
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Old growth forests;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The power of trees : how ancient forests can save us if we let them / by Wohlleben, Peter,1964-author.(CARDINAL)343998; Billinghurst, Jane,1958-translator.(CARDINAL)343995;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-261) and index."From the international bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them. In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting, and the exploitation of old growth forests. As human-caused climate change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting campaigns lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more susceptible to disease, flooding, fires, and landslides, we need to understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees. Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species, from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and ourselves? Step aside and let forests--which are naturally better equipped to face environmental challenges--heal themselves. With the warmth and wonder familiar to readers from his previous books, Wohlleben also shares emerging scientific research about how forests shape climates both locally and across continents; that trees adapt to changing environmental conditions through passing knowledge down to their offspring; and how old growth may in fact have the most survival strategies for climate change. At the heart of The Power of Trees lies Wohlleben's passionate plea: that our survival is dependent on trusting ancient forests, and allowing them to thrive."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Old growth forest conservation.; Old growth forest ecology.; Forest conservation.; Trees; Forest ecology.;
Available copies: 24 / Total copies: 25
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