Many terms often used to describe old-growth forests imply that these forests are less vigorous, less productive and less stable than younger forests. But research in the last two decades has yielded results that challenge the view of old-growth forests being in decline. Given the importance of forests in battling climate change and the fact that old-growth forests are shrinking at a rate of 0.5% per year, these new results have come not a moment too soon. This book is the first ever to focus on the ecosystem functioning of old-growth forests. It is an exhaustive compendium of information that contains original work conducted by the authors. In addition, it is truly global in scope as it studies boreal forests in Canada, temperate old-growth forests in Europe and the Americas, and global tropical forests. Written in part to affect future policy, this eminently readable book is as useful for the scientist and student as it is for the politician and politically-interested layman.

Many terms often used to describe old-growth forests imply that these forests are less vigorous, less productive and less stable than younger forests. But research in the last two decades has yielded results that challenge the view of old-growth forests being in decline. Given the importance of forests in battling climate change and the fact that old-growth forests are shrinking at a rate of 0.5% per year, these new results have come not a moment too soon. This book is the first ever to focus on the ecosystem functioning of old-growth forests. It is an exhaustive compendium of information that contains original work conducted by the authors. In addition, it is truly global in scope as it studies boreal forests in Canada, temperate old-growth forests in Europe and the Americas, and global tropical forests. Written in part to affect future policy, this eminently readable book is as useful for the scientist and student as it is for the politician and politically-interested layman.

A captivating A–Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries—on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies—this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal. In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree, and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya. Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia "Butterfly" Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, proforestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from The Lord of the Rings, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more. The book's portable size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your love of the forest may lead you. With enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, Treepedia is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods. Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design Uses 100 percent recycled, uncoated, wood-free paper

Many terms often used to describe old-growth forests imply that these forests are less vigorous, less productive and less stable than younger forests. But research in the last two decades has yielded results that challenge the view of old-growth forests being in decline. Given the importance of forests in battling climate change and the fact that old-growth forests are shrinking at a rate of 0.5% per year, these new results have come not a moment too soon. This book is the first ever to focus on the ecosystem functioning of old-growth forests. It is an exhaustive compendium of information that contains original work conducted by the authors. In addition, it is truly global in scope as it studies boreal forests in Canada, temperate old-growth forests in Europe and the Americas, and global tropical forests. Written in part to affect future policy, this eminently readable book is as useful for the scientist and student as it is for the politician and politically-interested layman.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 107. Chapters: Ardennes, Great Smoky Mountains, List of old growth forests, Redwood National and State Parks, Old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Bia owie a Forest, Cook Forest State Park, Southern Appalachian spruce-fir forest, Sequoia National Park, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Muir Woods National Monument, King Range Wilderness, Rothrock State Forest, Snyder Middleswarth Natural Area, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, English Lowlands beech forests, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, Cosumnes River Preserve, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Tuscarora State Forest, List of Ancient Woods in England, Caribou Wilderness, Hercynian Forest, Clayoquot Sound, Bosque el Nixticuil, Ancient woodland, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest, Linville Gorge Wilderness, Silva Carbonaria, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Pisgah National Forest, Headwaters Forest Reserve, Nantahala National Forest, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Jizera Mountains, Congaree National Park, Opal Creek Wilderness, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Tillamook Burn, Hearts Content National Scenic Area, Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Wildwood Recreation Site, Walpole Wilderness Area, Wentwood, Great Bear Rainforest, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Gearhart Mountain Wilderness, Bull of the Woods Wilderness, Clearwater Wilderness, Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, Hartwick Pines State Park, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Silva Ciminia, Boulder River Wilderness, Cummins Creek Wilderness, Inland rainforest, Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, Black Fork Mountain Wilderness, Drift Creek Wilderness, Mount Skokomish Wilderness, Badger Creek Wilderness, Mount Kineo, Tionesta Scenic and Research Natural Areas, Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, ..