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WILD BERRIES OF ONTARIO
Fiona Hamersley Chambers, Cory Harris. Features
detailed descriptions of 160 berries and berry-like
fruits, organized by growth form into three sections:
trees and shrubs; flowering plants, and; poisonous
plants. Contains color photos and illustrations
to aid in identification, ethnobotanical uses and
early Native management, edibility (highly edible to
not palatable to poisonous), as well as range and
seasons. Includes descriptions of poisonous wild
fruits and berries, so you know which ones to
avoid. Contains 19 recipes, including muffins,
squares, popsicles and drinks. A handy field
guide to the wild berries of the Province. 5-1/2 x
8-1/2, p, color photos & illustrations, map, 2012.
W8672 paperback..........US
$21.95 CAN $21.95
THE OLD HERB DOCTOR (2/e,
revised)
Joseph Meyer. Meyer devoted his life to
providing herbs and information to people across the
United States, earning him the title of the “Old Herb
Doctor.” Many readers of Meyer’s Herbalist
Almanac were inspired to send letters praising his
herbs and treatments, claiming miraculous cures, and
sharing their own recipes and alternative
remedies. Those letters were collected to create
The Old Herb Doctor. This collection
details the way Americans used medicinal herbs in the
1920s and ‘30s. An insightful reference for
those interested in herbal medicine and natural cures.
6 x 9, 176p, line drawings, 1984, 2009.
O5566 paperback..........US
$15.00 CAN $15.95
BREVERTON’S COMPLETE
HERBAL: A Book of Remarkable Plants and Their Uses
Terry Breverton. A reworking of the classic, Culpeper’s
Complete Herbal (1653), for a modern-day
audience. Identifies each of Culpeper’s 250
herbs and spices, with a description of their
appearance and Latin name/family; plus descriptions of
the herbs’ uses in medicine, dyeing, and/or cuisine
from the Greeks to the present day. Packed with
interesting facts, like most herbs have their uses
attached to their old names: Lungwort cured lung
illnesses, Fleabane was strewn to get rid of fleas,
and Wolfbane poisoned wolves. Includes feature
sidebars and spreads on scented herb/medicinal
gardens, the great herbalists, as well as New World
herbs. A modern, illustrated take on a classic
reference. 5-1/4 x 7-7/8, 384p, 100 illustrations,
2012.
B0229 paperback..........US
$19.95 CAN $20.95
MUSHROOMING
WITH CONFIDENCE: A Guide to Collecting Edible and
Tasty Mushrooms
Alexander Schwab. An identification guide that
divides thirty (30) of the tastiest and most common
edible mushrooms into four (4) identification
categories (Gills, Ridges, Tubes and Spines) so that
readers will be able to recognize what he or she is
looking at quickly and correctly. Each mushroom
is explained in detail and features a “Positive ID
Checklist” to ensure accurate identification.
With over 300 color photos, lists of the best tools
for mushrooming, and the best techniques for getting a
mushroom out of the ground in one piece, this will be
a valuable reference for novice and experienced
pickers alike. 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 176p, 300+ color photos,
2012.
M1955 paperback..........US
$14.95 CAN $15.95
PETERSON
FIELD GUIDE TO MOTHS OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA
David Beadle, Seabrooke Leckie. An
“introduction” to nearly 1,500 of the most common or
most eye-catching moths of northeastern North
America. Includes helpful hints on how to
attract and identify moths, range maps and season
graphs showing at a glance when and where to find each
species, and clear photographs using the unique
Peterson arrow system for easy identification.
Organizes species taxonomically. For the amateur
and experienced moth watcher alike, a handy reference
to the most common moth species in this region. 4-1/2
x 7-1/4, 624p, color photos, range maps, 2012.
P8487 paperback..........US $29.00 CAN $29.00
THE
NATURAL BUILDING COMPANION: A Comprehensive Guide to
Integrative Design & Construction (with
Instructional DVD)
Jacob Deva Racusin, Ace McArleton. “A
state-of-the-art resource for natural builders.”
In this complete reference to natural building
philosophy, design, and technique, the authors walk
builders through planning and design to construction,
offering step-by-step instructions on: siting;
choosing materials; planning for heat and moisture;
developing an integrative design; creating the
foundation, wall system, roof, and floors; selecting
and making plasters and paints; budgeting and project
management, and; more. Contains thorough
coverage of straw bale, straw-clay, woodchip-clay, and
cellulose wall systems - as well as earthen and stone
wall systems. This illustrated reference and
instructional DVD provide a framework for
professionals making the transition from conventional
building, homeowners embarking on their own
construction, or green builders who want comprehensive
guidance on natural-building options. 8 x 10, 448p,
color photos + illustrations, tables, figures, 2012.
N3394 pb + DVD..........US $59.95 CAN $64.95
RUSTIC CONSTRUCTION: Making
Furniture, Fixtures & Outdoor Structures Using
Bark, Branches & Slab Lumber
W. Ben Hunt. Offers clear and precise
instructions for making attractive “lodge look”
renditions of furniture, lamps, shelves, and other
interior fixtures using slab lumber and objects found
in nature. Outdoor projects include birdhouses,
fences, gates, arbors, road signs, wayside stands –
even bridges. Updated, enlarged edition of the
original. “...This book is a must for anyone who
is interested in building with natural
materials. It is a great resource – whether you
are a beginning builder or an accomplished craftsman”
– Lang Hornthal, owner/craftsman, Appalachian
Designs. 6 x 9, 86p, line drawings, figures,
1939, 1995.
R5477 paperback..........US
$9.00 CAN $9.95
A
SANCTUARY OF TREES: Beechnuts, Birdsongs, Baseball
Bats, and Benedictions
Gene Logsdon. “We are all tree huggers,” writes
Logsdon. “But not just for sentimental or even
environmental reasons. Humans have always
depended on trees for our food, shelter, livelihood,
and safety.” His latest book offers a loving
tribute to the woods, tracing the roots of his own
home groves (OH) back to the Native Americans and
revealing his own history and experiences living in
many locations; each different, yet inextricably
linked with trees and the natural world. Logsdon
shares many practical details of wood wisdom and the
valuable lessons learned about a wide variety of
trees: their distinct characteristics and the multiple
benefits and uses they have. 6 x 9, 248p, 8-p color
insert, 2012.
S4013 paperback..........US
$19.95 CAN $20.95
THE FOREST
UNSEEN: A Year’s Watch in Nature
David George Haskell. “A biologist reveals the
secret world hidden in a single square meter of
forest.” Haskell uses this patch of old-growth
Tennessee forest as a window onto the entire natural
world. Visiting it each week for a year, he
brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid
life. Each chapter begins with a simple
observation: a salamander scuttling across the leaf
litter; the first blossom of spring wildflowers.
From these, the author spins a brilliant web of
biology and ecology, explaining the science that binds
together the tiniest microbes and the largest mammals
and describing the ecosystems that have cycled for
thousands - sometimes millions - of years. “…The
Forest Unseen is a grand tour of nature in all
its profundity. Haskell is a perfect guide into
the world that exists beneath our feet and beyond our
backyards.” 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 288p, 2012, 2013 (pb).
F2940 paperback..........US
$16.00 CAN $17.00
CREATING A
FOREST GARDEN: Working with Nature to Grow Edible
Crops
Martin Crawford. A forest garden is a managed
ecosystem modelled on the structure of a young natural
woodland, with a diversity of crops grown in different
vertical layers. Unlike in a conventional
garden, nature does most of the work for you.
This book tells you everything you need to know -
whether you want to plant a small area in your back
garden or develop a larger plot. Includes advice
on planning, design (using permaculture principles),
planting and maintenance, and a detailed directory of
500+ trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, herbs,
annuals, root crops and climbers (almost all of them
edible). “A seminal piece of work on truly
sustainable gardening.”
8-3/4 x 11, 336p, color photos throughout, line
drawings, 2010. OVERSIZE.
C2625 hardcover..........US
$49.95 CAN $54.95
FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
A Landowner’s Guide to Getting Started
Kristi Sullivan, Peter Smallidge, James Finley,
Michael Jacobson. Winner - NWOA Best Forestry
Book (2006). Provides forestland owners the
information they need to make sound management
decisions and realize their full potential as stewards
of their land. Begins with developing a vision
and a practical plan tailored to a landowner’s
objectives, with ensuing chapters on: exploring the
possibilities (wildlife habitats, recreation
potential, agroforestry options); protecting the soil,
water, and forest resources; economic issues
(valuation, timber harvest, taxes, etc.), and; a
summary of action steps. A valuable resource for
forestland owners, foresters, extension educators, and
natural resources professionals. 8-1/2 x 11, 84p, 36
color photos, illustrations, tables, 2006.
F501X ring-bound pb..........US $18.95 CAN
$20.95
MORE THAN A WOODLOT:
Getting the most from your family forest
Stephen Long. A straightforward reference to
help forest owners pursue a more ecological approach
to managing their woods. Long, co-founder of Northern
Woodlands, explains complex ecological and
forestry concepts in clear language and shows
landowners how to get started. Discover: how to
sell timber today while increasing your forest’s
long-term value; how to evaluate – and improve –
wildlife habitat; ways to increase biodiversity in
your woods; the ecological and productive path to
stewardship, and; more. “… An indispensable primer on what every owner of
a family forest ought to know…” – Robert Kimber,
author of Upcountry. 7 x 9, 224p, b&w
photos + illustrations, figures, 2012.
M9945 paperback..........US
$19.95 CAN $20.95
TREE
FALLER’S MANUAL: Techniques for Standard and Complex
Tree-Felling Operations
ForestWorks. A reference guide to safe tree
felling techniques, building on the information
provided by the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual
(Item# C7414). Based on the national
competency standards where tree felling is covered
using three categories: basic, intermediate, and
advanced (including hazardous trees). Workplace
safety, risk assessment and site preparation are
included along with the theory, techniques and tools
for each of the tree-felling categories. An
essential handbook for forest operators and others who
need to fell trees manually using a hand-held
chainsaw. 8-1/2 x 11-3/4, 72p, 2 color photos, color
illustrations, 2011.
T1543 paperback..........US
$29.95 CAN $29.95
NUT
TREE ONTARIO: A Practical Guide
Ernie Grimo, Society of Ontario Nut Growers.
A “how-to” resource guide for people interested in
establishing nut tree plantings in temperate
climates. Begins with an introduction and
the “Basics of Nut Growing,” covering everything
from harvesting, handling & storing nuts,
establishing an orchard, to deciding what and when
to plant, and more. Features individual
chapters devoted to: Hazelnut; Heartnut; Sweet
Chestnut; Persian Walnut; Black Walnut; Butternut;
the Hickory family, and; others. Contains a
final section on nut tree propagation, including
tips and techniques. A valuable, up-to-date
reference for professionals and hobbyists alike.
8-1/2 x 11, 127p, color photos, illustrations,
2011.
SONG-2 paperback..........US
$21.95 CAN $21.95
THE
GRAFTER’S HANDBOOK: A Practical Guide (6/e)
Robert J. Garner; revised & updated by Steven
Bradley. The Grafter's Handbook is
the classic reference book and revered
encyclopedia (and the only one of its kind) on
plant propagation by grafting, and favored by
orchardists and gardeners since its first
publication (1947). Now revised and updated
for a new generation, reflecting significant
developments in the field (including the use of
hot callusing to improve rapid graft union, the
development of machines for grafting, the breeding
of improved rootstocks, and more). Chapters
include information on compatibility and cambial
contact; rootstocks and their propagation; tools
and accessories; methods of grafting; tree-raising
in nurseries; and grafting established
trees. This all-time classic is back and
better than ever. Everything the dedicated
amateur, student, and professional
horticulturalist wants to know about grafting is
here, clearly written in a concise and
straightforward style, the distillation of a
lifetime's careful study and research. 5-1/2 x
8-1/2, 320p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2013.
G482X hardcover..........US
$40.00 CAN $43.95
INTRODUCTORY
PROBABILITY & STATISTICS: Applications for
Forestry and Natural Sciences
Antal Kozak, Robert Kozak, Christina Staudhammer,
Susan Watts. With interest growing in areas
of forestry, conservation and other natural
sciences, the need to organize and tabulate large
amounts of forestry and natural science
information has become a necessary skill.
Previous attempts of applying statistical methods
to these areas have met with limited
success. This elementary text fills the
void, utilizing basic descriptive statistics and
probability, as well as commonly used statistical
inferential tools to introduce topics that are
commonplace in a forestry context, such as
hypothesis testing, design
of experiments, sampling methods, nonparametric
tests and statistical quality control.
Includes examples and exercises drawn from the
fields of forestry, wood science, and
conservation. An essential text for students
and a valuable reference for practitioners and
researchers. 6-7/8 x 9-3/4, 448p, 300 figures
& examples, 2008, 2012.
I051X paperback..........US
$70.00 CAN $74.00
SCIENCE AND
CONSERVATION OF VERNAL POOLS IN NORTHEASTERN
NORTH AMERICA: Ecology and Conservation of
Seasonal Wetlands in Northeastern North
America
Aram Calhoun; Phillip DeMaynadier eds..
Introduces vernal pools as a keystone ecosystem
in northeastern forests of North America.
Synthesizes decades of research on vernal pools
and pool-dependent biota as a foundation for
presenting tools to conserve these seasonal
wetland ecosystems. Includes an overview
of the diversity and natural history of their
unique biota, focusing on plants, invertebrates,
amphibians, and other pool-associated
vertebrates. Contains state-of-the-art
information on seasonal forest pool issues and
solutions to be used by scientists, land
managers, and advocates. Provides both
site and landscape scale management
recommendations applicable to vernal pools and
other isolated wetland systems. An
impressive cadre of 30 leading scientists
contribute knowledge and expertise on how to
conserve vernal pools, its species, and its
flora and fauna. A valuable, comprehensive
resource on the subject. 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 364p, 38
b&w photos, 22 tables, figures, 2007.
S6759 hardcover..........US
$125.95 CAN $135.95
BATS IN
FORESTS: Conservation and Management
Michael. Lacki, John Hayes, Allen Kurta,
forward by Merlin Tuttle. Over half of the
forty-five (45) bat species in North America depend on
forests for all or part of the year. Recently,
it has become more evident that bat conservation and
management are strongly linked to the health of
forests within their range. As a result,
management plans and silvicultural practices have been
altered to better accommodate bat species. Bats
in Forests presents the work of a variety of experts
who address many aspects of the ecology and
conservation of bats. Discusses: bat behavior as
it relates to forests; the important role bats play in
the ecology of forests; forest management and its
influence on bat habitat on both public lands and
privately owned forests, and; techniques for
monitoring bat populations and activity. A
valuable, well-referenced work for anyone interested
in bat biology, ecology, conservation, forestry, and
land management. 7 x 10, 352p, 2 color illustrations,
32 b&w photos, 12 line drawings, 2007.
B4993 hardcover..........US
$88.00 CAN $96.95
DICTIONARY FOR
MANAGING TREES IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
Danny Draper, Peter Richards. Contains a
comprehensive dictionary for managing urban
trees. Many terms are from arboricultural
science, while others are derived from unproven but
commonly applied concepts. Provides terminology
to describe trees where in some instances was limited
or nonexistent. The dictionary allows for broad
application and use by a wide variety of professionals
and conveys in plain language concepts that are
sometimes complex. Most major terms have been
cross-referenced and diagrams added for greater
understanding. An essential reference that “aims
to provide a comprehensive, stand-alone reference to
assist people to understand structural and functional
aspects of urban trees and how these need to be
considered when decisions about trees are made.” 6-3/4
x 9-1/2, 232p, line drawings, 2009.
D6078 paperback..........US
$49.95 CAN $52.95
DECISION-MAKING
FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT: A Systemic Approach
Chris Maser. Offers a new paradigm for
environmental decision making, based on the author’s
more than 45 years of research and broad,
international experience. Guides policy makers
and managers to work with – rather than within -
theoretical and methodological frameworks to achieve
multidimensional and multilayered policy
decisions. It discusses systemic thinking as a
rational, viable alternative to competitive,
materialistic, and symptomatic decision
making. Includes an in-depth case study and
examples of decisions at the local, regional, and
global scale. Proposing new ways of thinking
and problem solving, this book provides readers with
the ideas, language, approaches, and examples to
move toward genuine social-environmental
sustainability. 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 304p, 1 b&w
illustration, 2012.
D2166 hardcover..........US
$79.95 CAN $85.95
TREES:
the balance of life, the beauty of nature
Pierre Lieutaghi. “The old saying has it
wrong: all too often we see the forest, but don't
begin to appreciate the unique qualities of the
trees.” With stunning photos from around the
world, this book celebrates these awe-inspiring
gifts of nature, which Ralph Waldo Emerson was moved
to describe as “the best friend of man.”
Lieutaghi sets the record straight, looking at trees
from many points of view - their 300 million-year
natural history; their usefulness; their incredible
beauty; their role in mythology and religion; and
their importance to life on earth. “No one who
reads Trees will ever take them for granted
again.” 7-1/2 x 9-3/4, 192p, 90 color photos, 2011.
T9273 hardcover..........US
$19.95 CAN $21.95
LUMBERJACK SKY
PILOT
Frank A. Reed. Depicts life in the
lumber camps of the North Country as told by four
Adirondack sky pilots (Charles Atwood, Clarence Mason,
Aaron Maddox, Frank Reed), as well as one from New
England (William Burger, Jr.) and from Minnesota
(Frank Higgins). Provides an opportunity to read
these recollections and have a glimpse into the lives
of the men in the lumber camps and of the sky
pilots. "…A North Country classic." 6 x 8-3/4,
168p, b&w historical photos, maps, 1965, 2007.
L8815 paperback..........US
$16.95 CAN $17.95
RIVER
RUN & LOG JAM
Northeast Historic Film. Two films on one
DVD! Two different perspectives on the spring
log drive on Maine’s Machias River. The danger
and excitement of the work and the diversity and
skill of the river drivers in 1951 and 1952 are
profiled. “From time and beyond memory the
forest has been man’s treasure house and the river
his highway.” This is a lively and sentimental
look at a bygone era. 21 minutes, color, narrated.
R0519 DVD..........US
$14.95 CAN $15.95
FROM
PULPWOOD TO NEWSPRINT
Northeast Historic Film. A wonderfully
comprehensive look at the papermaking process.
From the pulpwood being cut and peeled in the
Pleasant River region of Maine to its transformation
into thermal and mechanical pulp for use on "modern"
paper machines, this video has it all. River
driving down the Penobscot and the work of the Maine
Seaboard Company in Bucksport are shown in great
detail. Filmed in 1940 but it may surprise you
how little has changed. 25 minutes, color, narrated
F0399 DVD..........US
$9.95 CAN $10.95
NATURE'S ART
BOX
Laura Martin. Award Winner.
From t-shirts to twig baskets, 65 cool projects for
craft kids to make with natural materials you can find
anywhere. Twigs, vines, pinecones, flowers,
leaves, rocks, shells, moss, feathers - they're all
gifts of the earth. Add just a few inexpensive
store-bought items, such as glue, string, and wire,
and anyone can create beautiful, natural works of
art. Helps kids learn to be creative and
conscientious stewards of nature's resources. 8-1/2 x
10-7/8, 224p, color illustrations, 2003, ages 9+.
N4906 paperback..........US
$16.95 CAN $17.95
THE NATURE
CONNECTION: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families,
and Classrooms
Clare Walker Leslie. An
interactive workbook packed with creative, year-round
nature activities. Guides kids to observe and
record, what they see, hear, smell, and touch
outdoors, whether they live in the country, the city,
or somewhere in between. Offers dozens of fun
things to do during every season. Sure to engage
the whole family to rediscover the world outside with
The Nature Connection. 7-3/8 x 9-1/4, 304p,
2-color illustrations, 2010, ages 8-13.
N5314 paperback..........US
$14.95 CAN $15.95
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