Trees of the Carolinian Forest: A Guide to Species, Their Ecology and Uses

Gerry Waldron

ISBN 10: 1550464043 / ISBN 13: 9781550464047

Published by Boston Mills Press, 2003

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1550464043I5N00

Synopsis:

An illustrated reference of selected Eastern North American trees.

This book identifies the 74 unique tree species of Canada's Carolinian Zone, the temperate stretch of southern Ontario. The unusually lush Carolinian Zone is the northernmost range of the lofty Tuliptree, the elusive Pawpaw, the flamboyant Black Gum, the brooding Butternut, the Magnolia, the Cucumbertree and many more deciduous species.

This book offers valuable advice on how to identify, preserve, use, and propagate each species, including important notes on the qualities of each species' wood, natural enemies, and value to wildlife. The Carolinian zone is rich in human population too -- one quarter of Canada's population resides here. The author tells us how we can protect and encourage these wonderful trees despite urban encroachment.

Features:

Complete alphabetical listing by common name
Species fact sheets
A history of each species
A special look at native species
Notes on preservation, restoration and usage
Hundreds of detailed species illustrations

About the Author:

Gerry Waldron has performed the arborist's hat trick by identifying three tree species previously unknown to Canada. He holds botany and horticulture degrees from the University of Guelph and has worked in the fields of agricultural research, field biology and environmental planning.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Trees of the Carolinian Forest: A Guide to ...
Publisher: Boston Mills Press
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket