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Some of our NEWEST additions! (revised March 2013)

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