n 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 Nature?s Temples, 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.
 
 
Product details
Publisher ? : ? Timber Press; First Edition (November 16, 2016)
Language ? : ? English
Hardcover ? : ? 200 pages
ISBN-10 ? : ? 1604697288
ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-1604697285
Item Weight ? : ? 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ? : ? 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches