An impassioned case for the importance of ancient forests and their
preservation Standing in an old-growth forest, you can
instinctively sense the ways it is different from forests shaped by
humans. These ancient, undisturbed ecosystems are increasingly rare
and largely misunderstood. Nature’s Temples explores the science
and alchemy of old-growth forests and makes a compelling case for
their protection. Many foresters are proponents of forest
management, while ecologists and conservation biologists believe
that the healthiest forests are those we leave alone. Joan Maloof
brings together the scientific data we have about old-growth
forests, drawing on diverse fields of study to explain the
ecological differences among forests of various ages. She describes
the life forms and relationships that make old-growth forests
unique—from salamanders and micro-snails to plants that
communicate through fungi—and reveals why human attempts to
manage forests can never replicate nature’s sublime handiwork.
This revised and expanded edition also sheds new light on the
special role forests play in removing carbon from the atmosphere
and shares what we know about the interplay between wildfires and
ancient forests. With drawings by Andrew Joslin that illustrate
scientific concepts and capture the remarkable beauty of ancient
trees, Nature’s Temples invites you to discover the power of
these fragile realms that are so inextricably connected to our
planet, our fellow species, and our spirits.
General
Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Joan Maloof
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
232 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-23050-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-691-23050-1 |
Barcode: |
9780691230504 |
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