The World Atlas of Trees and Forests - Exploring Earth's Forest Ecosystems (Hardcover)

A marvelously illustrated look at the world's diverse forests and their ecosystems The earth's forests are havens of nature supporting a diversity of life. Shaped by climate and geography, these vast and dynamic wooded spaces offer unique ecosystems that shelter complex and interdependent webs of flora, fungi, and animals. The World Atlas of Trees and Forests offers a beautiful introduction to what forests are, how they work, how they grow, and how we map, assess, and conserve them. Provides the most wide-ranging coverage of the world's forests available Takes readers beneath the breathtaking variety of wooded canopies that span the globe Profiles a wealth of tree species, with enlightening and entertaining natural-history highlights along the way Features stunning color photos, maps, and graphics Draws on the latest cutting-edge research and technology, including satellite imagery

General

Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2022
Authors:	Herman Shugart (W. W. Corcoran Professor of Natural History (Emeritus) and Research Professor) • Peter White (Professor) • Sassan Saatchi (Senior Scientist (Cal Tech); Adjunct Professor (UCLA)) • Jerome Chave
Dimensions:	305 x 229 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Trade binding
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-691-22674-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Forests, rainforests Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General Promotions
LSN:	0-691-22674-1
Barcode:	9780691226743

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