| The Forests of Michigan, Revised Ed. Revised Edition Contributor(s): Dickmann, Donald I. (Author), Leefers, Larry A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 047203653X ISBN-13: 9780472036530 Publisher: University of Michigan Regional OUR PRICE: $50.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Plants - Trees - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry |
| Dewey: 634.909 |
| LCCN: 2016004184 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (2.80 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Cultural Region - Great Lakes - Cultural Region - Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Michigan |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Completely revised and updated, this new edition of The Forests of Michigan takes a comprehensive look at the natural history, ecology, management, economic importance, and use of the rich and varied forests that cover about half of Michigan's 36.3 million acres. The book explores how the forests regrew after the great Wisconsin glacier began to recede over 12,000 years ago, and how they recovered from the onslaught of unrestrained logging and wildfire that, beginning in the mid-1800s, virtually wiped them out. The emphasis of the book is on long-term efforts to sustain the state's forests, with a view of sustainability that builds not only upon the lessons learned from native peoples' attitude and use of trees, but also on the latest scientific principles of forest ecology and management. Generously illustrated and written in an engaging style, The Forests of Michigan sees the forest and the trees, offering both education and delight. |