Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled
reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the
trees of North America and now includes the latest information on
conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the
creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for
millions of nature lovers
**"[Makes] it easier than ever to figure out which trees are in your
yard or are along the trail while you're hiking. Every nature lover
needs this guide." --**Portland Book Review
This handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading
scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and
designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 540 species,
with nearly 2,500 full-color photographs--including images of the bark,
fruit, and flowers, as well as photos that illustrate leaf shape and
seasonal color changes.
For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, a robust index, and a
ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the latest Angiosperm
Phylogeny Group classification system--with trees sorted by taxonomic
orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented
together. Readers will appreciate the crisp detail of the photographs;
range maps (reflecting the impact of climate change); physical
descriptions; and information on fruit, habitat, uses, and similar
species. The guide includes an important new category on conservation
status and essays by leading scholars who provide holistic insights into
the world of trees.
Whether putting a name to the towering conifers spotted along a hike or
getting to know the trees that grow in the backyard, readers will come
to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a
must-have reference for the library of any nature lover, and is poised
to become the number one guide in the field.
