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Overview
First published in 1990, Forests explores the ecological, economic, and human influences on over thirty significant types of woodlands. Laurence Walker focuses especially on the effects of site factors--climate, physiography, biology, and soils--upon the growth of various kinds of trees. Projects for amateur naturalists, reading lists, and a glossary make this the perfect introduction for general readers.Synopsis
First published in 1990, Forests explores the ecological, economic, and human influences on over thirty significant types of woodlands. Laurence Walker focuses especially on the effects of site factors--climate, physiography, biology, and soils--upon the growth of various kinds of trees. Projects for amateur naturalists, reading lists, and a glossary make this the perfect introduction for general readers.
Booknews
The author's introduction to forest ecology focuses on the effects of climate, physiography, biology, and soils on the growth of various kinds of trees. He includes projects for amateur naturalists, a guide to further reading, and a glossary. Many concepts are introduced through discussions of specific species and their place in an ecosystem or their medicinal or economic value. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.