Environmental Conservation & Protection of Habitats & Ecologies, Forestry - General & Miscellaneous, Forestry & Paper Industries, Natural History - United States, Natural Literature & History
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Overview
Five million acres of unprotected roadless forest remain in Oregon, stretching from the rain-drenched shores of the Pacific and Coast range, across the snow-covered Cascades to the Blue Mountains, Wallowas, and Hells Canyon; from the Deschutes, John Day, Malheur, Klamath, Umpqua, Siskiyou, and Rogue basins to the ponderosa pine forests of the Ochoco, Winema, and Fremont. These roadless public forests shelter ancient trees, protect our cleanest drinking water, and provide vital habitat for fish and wildlife, including many of the Pacific Northwest's last healthy runs of wild salmon, steelhead, and trout, and numerous species of rare and imperiled flora and fauna. Their awe-inspiring landscapes provide stunning views, quiet inspiration, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Only a small fraction of Oregon's forests remain intact. In Oregon Wild: Endangered Forest Wilderness, noted nature writer and conservation advocate Andy Kerr describes these wild forests, with 40 maps based on new research, 199 stunning color photographs, and a foreword by Kathleen Dean Moore. The book is both a guide and a celebration, it will be treasured by hikers and nature lovers in Oregon and beyond.
Editorials
Kalmiopsis
"The Chapters read like a wilderness lover's "must see" list, combining jaw-dropping photographs with detailed explanations of why these lands are ecologically important and worthy of preservation."—Candice Guth, Kalmiopsis, August 2005
Oregonian
"The book celebrates Oregon wilderness, describing its wild forests, with maps, beautiful photographs and easy-to-read charts and tables."—Beverly Close, Oregonian, September 26, 2004
Salem Statesman Journal
"It's one of those rare volumes that are informative and a treasure."—Salem Statesman Journal, October 24, 2004
Book Details
Published
August 15, 2004
Publisher
Timber Press
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780962487781