- Includes wide range of natural history and facts about types of
forests, tree species, tree biology, and more
- Full-color illustrations throughout and Seeds of Knowledge sidebars
enliven and deepen understanding of tree science
- From the award-winning author of Earth Almanac
In Knowing the Trees, naturalist and outdoor educator Ken Keffer
explores our forests with both precision and charm. He offers essential
context for understanding scientific knowledge and discoveries about
trees and forest ecology, informed by rich anecdotes and specific
examples from across the US.
Modeled after the life cycle of a tree, this beautifully illustrated
guide showcases a wide range of topics, including unique reproductive
strategies, the wonders of seed dispersal, vast underground networks of
roots, the importance of photosynthesis, treetop canopies, how snags and
nurse logs contribute to the future of a forest, connections among other
species throughout the habitat, benefits of forest bathing, and so much
more. Keffer also makes the convincing case that our health depends on
the health of trees and being able to see the forest and the trees.
