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Nature's Temples

By Joan Maloof

Nature's Temples

By Joan Maloof

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"Explores the science and alchemy of old-growth forests and makes a compelling case for their protection. Many foresters are proponents of forest management while ecologists and conservation biologists believe that the healthiest forests are those we leave alone. Joan Maloof brings together the scientific data we have about old-growth forests, drawing on diverse fields of study to explain the ecological differences among forests of various ages. She describes the life forms and relationships that make old-growth forests unique--from salamanders and micro-snails to plants that communicate through fungi--and reveals why human attempts to manage forests can never replicate nature's sublime handiwork. Maloof invites you to discover the power of these fragile realms that are so inextricably connected to our planet, our fellow species, and our spirits. With drawings by Andrew Joslin that illustrate scientific concepts and capture the remarkable beauty of ancient trees, this revised and expanded edition of Nature's Temples sheds new light on the special role forests play in removing carbon from the atmosphere and shares what we know about the interplay between wildfires and ancient forests"--
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
232
Release Date:
2023-04-04
Publication Date:
2023-04-04
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0691230501
ISBN13:
9780691230504
Weight:
336 g
Height:
138 cm
Width:
214 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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