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Field Notes From the Northern Forest (Hardcover, New)
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Field Notes From the Northern Forest (Hardcover, New)
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List price R413
Loot Price R349
Discovery Miles 3 490
You Save R64 (15%)
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Short, personable essays enthusiastically explore the natural
history of one of North America's largest (and possibly most
overlooked) ecosystems. The Great Nonhero Forest sprawls from the
Western Adirondacks to the coast of Maine and the Canadian
Maritimes. Stager, who teaches biology at Paul Smith's College in
the northern Adirondacks and hosts the public radio program
"Natural Selections," argues that it's as complex as the tropical
rain forest - and just as threatened by overdevelopment and
pollution. Debunking woodcraft myths (like the belief that moss
grows exclusively on the north side of trees), demystifying the
northern lights, or weighing the pros and cons of backyard bird
feeders, Stager balances his love of a good story with rigorous
consideration of the latest scientific research. He explains with
the passion and patience of a teacher, and his lay translations
enlighten without bogging down in complexity and jargon. What's
surprising is how little scientists know about much of the natural
world: Research often turns up no definitive answers, especially
regarding the tiniest plants and insects, such as lichens and
bee-flies. When he runs up against such gaps, Stager reacts like a
good scientist and tries to fill them himself. He stretches out in
the grass to observe ants and trout lilies, halts a campus
construction project to rescue ground-burrowing bees, and
challenges his students to unravel the conundrum of why snowfleas
swarm in winter. Only the most devoted nature-lovers will be
transfixed by every essay (especially since Stager spends more time
on bugs than bears), but he succeeds in painting the big picture by
focusing on the small scale. Stager's upbeat short takes are like a
day afield with an avuncular guide, paying tribute to his neck of
the woods while inspiring the rest of us that getting in touch with
nature can be as simple as looking around our own backyards.
(Kirkus Reviews)
This collection of 20 natural science essays explores the lives of
animals, plants and fungi commonly encountered in the conifer and
hardwood forests of northeastern North America.
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