The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
| AUTHOR | Tallamy, Douglas W. |
| PUBLISHER | Timber Press (OR) (03/30/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Discover the complex and fascinating inner world of the mighty oak tree with this engaging nature book! The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Doug Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them. "With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks! Let this book be your inspiration and guide." --The American Gardener
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781643260440
ISBN-10:
1643260448
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
200
Carton Quantity:
22
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 1.00 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
1.32 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Nature | Plants - Trees
Nature | Trees
Nature | Life Sciences - Ecology
Dewey Decimal:
634.972
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Discover the complex and fascinating inner world of the mighty oak tree with this engaging nature book! The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Doug Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them. "With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks! Let this book be your inspiration and guide." --The American Gardener
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Author:
Tallamy, Douglas W.
Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware where he has authored 80 research articles and has taught Insect Taxonomy, Behavioral Ecology, Humans and Nature, Insect ecology and other courses for 32 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His first book "Bringing Nature Home" was awarded the 2008 silver medal by the Garden Writer's Association. Doug was awarded the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd Jr. Award of Excellence in 2013.
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