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The Forest That Fire Made - An Introduction to the Longleaf Pine Forest (Paperback)
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The Forest That Fire Made - An Introduction to the Longleaf Pine Forest (Paperback)
Series: Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books
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Longleaf pine forests are an iconic forest of the southeastern
United States. Although these forests were often called "pine
barrens" by early explorers and colonists, they were far from
barren. Frequent and low-intensity surface fires are fueled by the
unique plant diversity of the forest itself and serve as the
catalyst that perpetuates the ecosystem on which many rare species
depend. With this guide, authors John McGuire, Carol Denhof, and
Byron Levan reveal the forest’s unique characteristics by shining
a light on its inhabitants, the ecological processes that are
necessary for their survival, and how we as humans play a role in
shaping this ecosystem. Covering a wide range of topics, such as
the anatomy of the longleaf tree, its history (and revival), and
the surrounding fauna and flora, the authors provide the general
reader with a thorough understanding of a forest that used to
stretch as far as the eye could see. They claim that although the
remnants of this once-great longleaf pine forest exist, they are
often just a reminder of its former majesty, only recognizable to
the informed observer. The Forest That Fire Made is dedicated to
introducing the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts to many of
the unique animals and plants that their ancestors would have
known. This guide includes three hundred color images of the flora
and fauna that make longleaf pine forests their habitat and more
than forty detailed drawings that document the most common species
of animals, plants, and insects found there. It also describes more
than forty longleaf pine forests to visit in nine southern states:
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. In these preserved areas (many
of which are publicly accessible), one can still experience the
majesty of these once-dominant ecological communities.
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Imprint: |
University of Georgia Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
John McGuire
• Carol Denhof
• Byron Levan
• Rhett Johnson
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Dimensions: |
203 x 203mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
277 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8203-6359-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8203-6359-6 |
Barcode: |
9780820363592 |
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