Nature'S Temples: A Natural History Of Old-Growth Forests Revised And Expanded

An old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally over a long period of time with little or no disturbance from humankind. They are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. In this book, Joan Maloof, the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, makes a heartfelt and passionate case for their importance. This evocative and accessible narrative defines old-growth and provides a brief history of forests. It offers a rare view into how the life-forms in an ancient, undisturbed forest-including not only its majestic trees but also its insects, plant life, fungi, and mammals-differ from the life-forms in a forest manipulated by humans. What emerges is a portrait of a beautiful, intricate, and fragile ecosystem that now exists only in scattered fragments. Black-and-white illustrations by Andrew Joslin help clarify scientific concepts and capture the beauty of ancient trees--

• | Author: Joan Maloof
• | Publisher: Princeton University Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 04, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 232 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0691230501
• | ISBN-13: 9780691230504