A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us
Matt Ritter
(Author)
Peter H. Raven
(Foreword by)
Description
We bring the strength and beauty of the natural world into our urban landscapes by planting trees, and California is blessed with a rich horticultural history, visible in an abundance of cultivated trees that enrich our lives with extraordinary color, bizarre shapes, unusual textures, and unexpected aromas. A Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us features over 150 of California's most commonly grown trees. Whether native or cultivated, these are the trees that muffle noise, create wildlife habitats, mitigate pollution, conserve energy, and make urban living healthier and more peaceful. Used as a field guide or read with pleasure for the liveliness of the prose, this book will allow readers to learn the stories behind the trees that shade our parks, grace our yards, and line our streets. Rich in photographs and illustrations, overflowing with anecdote and information, A Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us opens our eyes to a world of beauty just outside our front doors.Product Details
Price
$20.00
$18.60
Publisher
Heyday Books
Publish Date
September 01, 2016
Pages
153
Dimensions
6.0 X 0.4 X 8.9 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781597141475
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About the Author
Matt Ritter is a biology professor in California. He is the author of several books, including California Plants and the children's book Something Wonderful. He lives in San Luis Obispo, California.
Peter H. Raven is president emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden. An internationally renowned botanist and conservation advocate, he is the author of numerous books and has received a number of honors and awards, including the National Medal of Science and a MacArthur Fellowship.