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ANCIENT TREES: Trees That Live For 1,000 Years
Anna Lewington, Edward Parker.  They were here before us and will be here long after we are gone.  More than 150 color photographs from around the globe show these awe-inspiring natural wonders - each at least 1,000 years old and many with a potential life span of 9,000 years - and reveal the special meaning of each.  9 x 11-3/4, 192p (color), 1999. OVERSIZE.
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PRECIOUS HERITAGE: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States
Bruce Stein, Lynn Kutner, Jonathan Adams, eds..  A Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2000.  Not only documents those aspects of U.S. biodiversity that are particularly noteworthy, but also considers how our species and ecosystems are faring, what is threatening them, and what is needed to protect the nation's natural endowment.  "The most comprehensive look yet at the United States' creatures, plants, and biomes in a richly illustrated, 400-page tome ..."- Science. 8-1/2 x 11, 416p, 230 color photos, 109 color line illustrations, 2000. OVERSIZE.
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PLANTS OF THE WESTERN BOREAL FOREST & ASPEN PARKLAND
Derek Johnson, Linda Kershaw, Andy MacKinnon.  An easy-to-use, comprehensive field guide providing detailed information about plants in the region extending from Alaska to western Ontario.  Color photographs and illustrations combine with concise species descriptions to help identify plants (trees, shrubs, wildflowers, sedges, mosses, etc.).  Includes intriguing notes about edible plants, native uses of plants and origins of plant names.  A handy reference for anyone exploring this region. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 392p, 800+ color photos, approx. 900 line drawings, 1995.
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THE FUNGAL PHARMACY: Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
Robert Rogers.  From a natural medicine educator, a resource for anyone with an interest in medicinal mushrooms.  Provides detailed descriptions of medicinal mushrooms found in Western Canada (and certainly beyond).  From folklore (myths and legends) to modern scientific analysis, this guide features medicinal, traditional, and culinary uses.  For each species, includes details on fungi essence, essential oil, homeopathy, and more – where applicable. 7-1/4 x 9, 234p, color photos, charts, 2006.
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GROWING & MARKETING GINSENG, GOLDENSEAL & OTHER WOODLAND MEDICINALS 
W. Scott Persons, Jeanine Davis.  A practical guide to the cultivation of woodland botanicals.  Includes recommended methods and marketing ginseng, goldenseal, ramps, black and blue cohosh, bethroot, bloodroot, false unicorn, galax, mayapple, pinkroot, spikenard, wild ginger, wild indigo, and other native woodland medicinals.  Describes plant botany and usage, best management practices, and present market conditions.  A handbook for both prospective and experienced woodland growers. 8-1/2 x 8, 496p, 37 color + 238 b&w photos, 2005.
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BUILDING INSIDE NATURE’S ENVELOPE: How New Construction and Landscape Preservation Can Work Together
Andy and Sally Wasowski.  A revolutionary new concept in construction that helps to preserve natural landscapes, whether building in pristine woodland or on an undeveloped suburban lot.  Introduces an exciting technique for salvaging the natural land upon which we build new homes, offices, or even shopping centers.  Outlines, with site profiles from across N.A., how this "light step" approach is cost-effective, simple, and environmentally responsible.  A practical blueprint to "achieving harmony between our natural and our built environment."  7-1/2 x 10, 176p, 41 color & 46 b&w images, illustrations, 2000.
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THE REAL WOOD BIBLE: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods
Nick Gibbs.  A practical A-Z guide to one hundred (100) of the world's most popular woods.  Each is shown in color to demonstrate the true look and beauty of the finished and unfinished grain.  Features: how to turn your own trees into boards and veneers; woods that incorporate beautiful natural effects; advice on buying and storing lumber, and; a list of woods available from sustainable sources.  Includes a special section on sustainability, with an introduction to key conservation issues.  A comprehensive handbook for anyone who works with wood...or is planning to. 6-3/4 x 8-1/8, 256p, 300 full color photos, illustrations, 2005.
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FOREST PRODUCTS AND WOOD SCIENCE: An Introduction (5/e) 
Jim Bowyer, Rubin Shmulsky, John Haygreen.  A revised, updated edition of this classic introductory text.  Discusses key areas in wood science including the characteristics and structure of wood, applications and performance capabilities of forest products, and the environmental implications of the use of wood-based materials.  Explains basic production processes and explores the use of wood as a source of energy and industrial chemicals.  “…An indispensable text for students and professionals in the field providing “a comprehensive overview of the anatomical and physical nature of wood and the relationship of these characteristics to its use as an industrial raw material.” 7 x 10, 568p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2007. OVERSIZE.
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THE FUTURE OF THE NORTHERN FOREST
Christopher McGrory Klyza, Stephen Trombulak.  An authoritative, insightful overview of the complex issues surrounding current debates over land use in the Northern forest.  A fascinating and often detailed picture of the many political, economic, environmental, and ethical factors that will determine the fate of the largest U.S. forest ecosystem near major population centers.  Covers everything from natural history to local economic impacts.  Well-researched, very readable.  "Important reading for anyone involved in the forest industry.  Indeed, for anyone who cares about the Atlantic forests from whatever perspective." 6 x 9, 272p, tables, map, 1994.
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WILDLIFE-HABITAT RELATIONSHIPS: Concepts and Applications (2/e)
Michael Morrison, et al..  “Looks critically at the intellectual tools and models that are stock-in-trade of wildlife biologists and forest managers.”  Provides a broad, but advanced understanding of habitat relationships applicable to all terrestrial species.  Coverage of spatial analysis, landscape ecology, animal populations and their quantification, behavioral studies, and resources available to the wildlife professional. 7 x 9, 416p, 85 photos, diagrams & charts, 1998. OVERSIZE.
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WILDLIFE RESTORATION: Techniques for Habitat Analysis and Animal Monitoring
Michael L. Morrison (Society for Ecological Restoration).  Provides ecologists, restorationists, administrators and other professionals with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wildlife populations and wildlife/habitat relationships.  Offers a thorough overview of the types of information needed in planning a wildlife/habitat restoration project, as well as the basic tools necessary for developing and implementing a rigorous monitoring program. 6 x 9, 215p, tables, diagrams, graphs, 2002.
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THE SIBLEY FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA
David Sibley.  Packs all the information, detail and beauty of The Sibley Guide to Birds into an expanded, improved and portable field guide.  Features 703 bird species, plus regional populations, found west of the Rockies.  Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features.   “A new classic.” 4-7/8 x 7-3/4, 472p, 4,600+ color illustrations, range maps, 2003.
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THE SIBLEY FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA
David Sibley.  All the information, detail and beauty of The Sibley Guide to Birds packed into an expanded, improved, and portable field guide.  Features 650 bird species, plus regional populations found, east of the Rocky Mountains.  Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features.  An authoritative guide to the birds of the East. 4-7/8 x 7-3/4, 432p, 4,200+ color illustrations, range maps, 2003.
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SIBLEY’S BIRDING BASICS
David Allen Sibley.  All the skills you need to identify a bird in the few moments it is in your view – in one compact, easy-to-use guide.  Even experts can hone their skills.  Tells us when and where to look for birds and explains the basic concepts of identification.  An essential volume for birders at every level. 5 x 8-1/4, 192p, 4-color throughout, 2002.
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INVASIVE PLANTS: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species
Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman, Wallace Kaufman.  “The first ever field guide to invasive plants in North America” (from the southernmost states of the United States to northernmost Canada and Alaska).  Features full-color photographs and descriptions of over 200 alien species – both terrestrial and aquatic.  Describes the plant's environmental and economic impacts,  as well as management techniques used to control it.  Includes an explanation of “what an invasive is,” and a step-by-step identification (i.d.) key.  An easy-to-use, wide-ranging guide to understanding invasive plants and this unprecedented environmental challenge. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 464p, 250 color photos, 2007.
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MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE TREES
Thomas Pakenham.  A  stunning collection of sixty (60) individual trees (and groups of trees) in Britain and Ireland chosen for their unusually strong personalities.  The photographic gallery displays the fine detail of these spectacular trees.  A must for the shelf of every dendrophile. 6-1/8 x 7-1/4, 254p, color photos, line drawings, 2001.
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MAPLES FOR GARDENS: A Color Encyclopedia
C.J. Van Gelderen, D.M. Van Gelderen.  From the principal author of Maples of the World (M0002), a photo gallery of the best maples for garden use.  Descriptions for 579 maples provide habit, flower, fruit, distribution, degree of cultivation, as well as propagation information.  Special attention devoted to Acer palmatum.  More than eighty (80) other species are illustrated with their cultivars and hybrids.  The photos demonstrate the diversity of form, color, and size that make maples so useful in gardens of every kind. 8-1/2 x 11, 294p, 683 color photos, 2 color maps, 1999. OVERSIZE.
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THE RANDOM HOUSE BOOK OF SHRUBS
Roger Phillips, Martyn Rix.  A uniquely comprehensive reference guide to 1,900+ shrubs.  Color photos show many growing in gardens or in the wild.  Plants are arranged according to their growing season and the authoritative text describes each plant's origin, important characteristics and the growing conditions that suit it. 8-1/2 x 11, 288p, color photos, 1989. OVERSIZE.
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LEGAL ASPECTS OF OWNING AND MANAGING WOODLANDS
Thom J. McEvoy.  Owning and managing forest lands is inherently a legal endeavor.  From forest acquisition to deeds and boundaries; from timber sales to bequests, there are few things a forest owner can do without confronting laws, rules, regulations and traditions that define acceptable and unacceptable practices.  This book explains the historical roots, legal principles, and technical details of property ownership and management in practical, everyday language.  An accessible guide for active forest owners and managers. 6 x 9, 239p, tables, figures & illustrations, 1998.
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OAKS OF CALIFORNIA
Bruce M. Pavlik, et al..  Winner - 1992 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Regional Book.  The definitive popular guide to California’s native oaks.  Combines color photographs, maps and illustrations, with a wealth of scientific information.  A valuable regional reference. 7-1/2 x 10, 184p, 150+ color and historic b&w photos, illustrations, range maps, 1990. 
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NORTHWEST TREES (Revised ed.)
Stephen F. Arno, Ramona P. Hammerly.  Identifies thirty-six (36) tree species native to the Pacific Northwest by characteristic shape and size, needles or leaves, cones or seeds.  Details each tree’s significance in human history.  Explains how each species grows and adapts to its environment.  Includes a 10-page illustrated key to tree identification.  A "classic" reference to trees found throughout this region. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 238p, 100+ b&w illustrations, 1999.
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TREES OF NEW YORK STATE: Native and Naturalized
Donald Leopold.  A comprehensive identification guide to nearly 150 tree species of New York, the Northeast, as well as much of eastern North America.  Each species description includes a summary of its key identification characteristics and extensive information on its leaves, flowers, fruit, winter characteristics, and bark.  Provides facts on each tree's habit, habitat and range, and uses, including wood properties and value, landscaping, and restoration projects.  A book with appeal to both the tree novice and the expert, and the casual and accomplished outdoor enthusiasts alike. 9-1/2 x 10-1/2, 336p, 450 color photos, 150 drawings, 2003. OVERSIZE.
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KEY TO COMMON WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS IN THE MIDWEST
Benton Stidd, Robert Henry.  A handy field guide to the woody plants of the U.S. Midwest.  Vegetative characteristics of plants in full foliage are the primary diagnostic basis for identification.  An ideal supplement to larger reference manuals, like Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (M7957). 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 130p, b&w line drawings, 1995.
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AUDUBON FIELD GUIDE - WILDFLOWERS EAST
Combines high quality close-up photos with concise, descriptive text.  Photographs are organized according to appearance, making them easy to use in the field.  Approximately 4 x 8, up to 900p, color photos, b&w illustrations, vinyl cover. 
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BIRDWATCHING FOR KIDS
Steven & E.M. Griffin.  An easy-to-read, "how to" book of beginning bird watching.  Covers it all: where to look; what to take; what to listen for; when to go, and; what to do (and what not to do). 8-1/2 x 8-1/2, 96p, 45 b&w illustrations, 1995. 
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KIDS OUTDOORS: Skills & Knowledge for Outdoor Adventures
The most wide-ranging book on outdoor skills and camping available.  All the practical info a kid needs, from setting up camp, building a fire to cooking & equipment care. 7-1/2 x 9-1/4, 139p, 200 illustrations, 1996, ages 9-15.
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CAMPFIRE HOWLERS
John Long, ed..  A medley of the exclusively subtle and the blatantly inane, the genuine and the shamefully false, the always entertaining and sometimes hilarious anecdotes, tales, sketches, yarns and parables written by literary giants and people you have never heard of. 6 x 9, 154p, 1994. 
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THE SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate. On Land or at Sea (revised)
John Wiseman.  A new edition of this best selling survival guide - how to survive outdoors, anywhere and in any weather.  Packed full of information and instructions drawn from the British Special Air Service's survival training course. 5-1/4 x 9-1/4p,color + b&w illustrations, 1999.
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BEYOND THE ARK: Tools for an Ecosystem Approach to Conservation
W. William Weeks.  Anecdotes, personal reflection, and fascinating detail from Nature Conservancy projects present an inspiring introduction to issues of land conservation & management, and the Conservancy’s approach to conservation.  Presents a description and analysis of the planning process for each project that leads to a comprehensive understanding of the ecological system under consideration, along with threats and strategies.  An excellent overview of conservation management issues. 6 x 9, 188p, photos, 1996. 
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ENTOMOLOGY & PEST MANAGEMENT (5/e)
Larry Pedigo, Marlin Rice.  This text combines, in a single volume, the general principles of entomology and modern principles of insect pest management, including factual details and specific examples.  Ideal for those with little or no background in entomology.  Promotes an understanding of major elements of general entomology and relates them to modern principles of insect pest management.  Both theory and practice are emphasized in a conceptual approach to the topics.  Features: up-to-date coverage on environmentally sound insecticides; the Transgenic plant controversy; pest management systems; newly-released & recently discontinued products and updated insecticides; current government regulations and labeling of microbial pesticides, plant pesticides and biochemical pesticides, and; developments in genetic engineering & plant biotechnology.  A single, combined resource of both general entomology and applied aspects.  8-1/4 x 10-1/4, 784p, color plates, b&w photos & illustrations, figures, 2005. OVERSIZE.
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FOREST RESOURCE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
W. David Klemperer.  Emphasizes economics as a way of thinking in which added costs and benefits of action are compared in order to maximize net benefits.  With the basics in capital theory, readers learn how to evaluate forestry investments in a way that embraces important environmental factors.  Affords strong treatment of multiple-use forestry and non-market goods evaluation.  Non-timber values also are incorporated into the book’s economic analysis.  Offers thorough coverage of techniques for valuing damage from fire, insects, and diseases. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 608p, tables & diagrams, 1996.
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THE BIOMASS ASSESSMENT HANDBOOK: Bioenergy for a Sustainable Environment
Frank Rosillo-Calle, Peter de Groot, Sarah Hemstock, Jeremy Woods, eds.  Provides the skills to understand the biomass resource base and the tools to assess the resource and the pros and cons of exploitation.  Covers assessment methods for woody and herbaceous biomass, biomass supply and consumption, and remote sensing techniques. International case studies, ranging from techniques for measuring tree volume to transporting biomass, help to illustrate step-by-step methods and are based on fieldwork experience.  This handbook will be invaluable reading for energy consultants, agronomists, foresters, project developers, natural and social scientists, environmental policy analysts, and students interested in bioenergy and environmental studies. 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 292p, figures, tables, 2008.
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FOREST MEASUREMENTS (5/e)
Thomas Avery, Harold Burkhart.  A revised, updated edition of this bestselling “how to” forestry text.  Enables readers to quickly grasp forestry inventory and measurement techniques.  Chapters include: land measurements; log rules, scaling practices and specialty wood products; site, stocking and stand density, and; more.  New material on electronic data recorders, electronic distance measurements, GPS, and GIS.  New tree measurement topics include direct measurement of tree heights with extendable poles and measurement of tree crowns. 6-3/8 x 9-1/4, 448p, 31 b&w photos, 77 b&w illustrations, 2001.OVERSIZE.
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THE BUSINESS OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY: Strategies for an Industry in Transition
Michael Jenkins, Emily Smith.  The first book to provide a composite snapshot of the business of sustainable forestry, presenting the management practices, techniques and technologies, as well as the lessons learned by early adopters.  Integrates and analyzes a series of case studies of industry leaders.  A unique and valuable guide. 6 x 9, 352p, tables, figures, 1999. 
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FIRE ECOLOGY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FORESTS
James A. Agee.  The structure of most virgin forests in the western United States reflects a past disturbance history that includes forest fire.  Agee, an expert in the field of fire ecology, analyzes the ecological role of fire in the creation and maintenance of natural western forests, focusing primarily on forest stand development patterns.  The discussion of the natural fire environment and the environmental effects of fire is applicable to a wide range of temperate forests.  "...This book is essential reading for anyone who wants a thorough understanding of the ecological and management issues related to fire in the forests" - International Journal of Forestry. 6 x 9, 505p, tables, figures, index, 1993.
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THE TILLAMOOK: A Created Forest Comes of Age
Gail Wells.  For decades, debates over the fate of ancient forests have been commonplace in the Pacific West.  The Tillamook takes up the question of younger forests, exploring the creation of a managed forest and what its story reveals about the historic and future role of second-growth forests in the West.  “… A book for all citizens of responsible stewardship.” 6 x 9, 192p, b&w photos, illustrations, maps, 1999.
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EARTH PONDS SOURCEBOOK: The Pond Owner’s Manual and Resource Guide
Tim Matson.  Written by "the guru of pond building."  Offers a variety of valuable tips, techniques, and resources to build a new pond or revitalize an old one (the book's general guidelines applicable to any U.S. location).  Topics include pond building and maintenance, activities and uses (including ice skating, fishing, beach building, hydro power and pond-side structures), ways to attract wildlife and control pests, and more.  Contains information to help avoid legal, structural and ecological pitfalls, as well as bibliographies and lists of suppliers.  A companion to Earth Ponds. 10 x 8, 171p, 57 b&w photos & 27 illustrations, 1997.
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SILVICULTURE GUIDE FOR THE TOLERANT HARDWOODS WORKING GROUP IN ONTARIO
H.W. Anderson et al..  A good working resource for the average landowner.  Describes the silvicultural characteristics of the tolerant hardwoods species and silvicultural practices.  A reference that will assist the average landowner in efficiently managing the forest in terms of harvesting, regeneration and tending, while maintaining other forest and environmental values. 8-1/2 x 11, 178p, color photos, illustrations, 1990. OVERSIZE.
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SILVICULTURAL GUIDE FOR THE WHITE PINE AND RED PINE WORKING GROUPS IN ONTARIO
Ontario MNR.  The guide provides a description of the silvicultural characteristics of white pine and red pine in Ontario, as well as the timber management practices in the Province.  Identifies important factors that the manager must consider during the development of the timber management plan and site-specific prescriptions.  Although this guide was developed for the area of the province comprising officially designated Crown Management Units, the principles outlined may be applied elsewhere. 8-1/2 x 11, 102p, tables, figures, charts, map, 1989.
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WOOD: Craft, Culture, History
Harvey Green.  Wood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years.  In a mix of science, history, and practical information, Green considers this vital material's place on the planet.  What makes one wood hard and one soft?  How did we find it, tame it?  Where does it fit into the histories of technology, architecture, and industrialization, of empire, exploration, and settlement?  Wood provides a rich and intriguing look at one of our most treasured resources. 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 496p, b&w photos & illustrations, 2007.
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