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SEEING TREES: Discover the Extraordinary Secrets of Everyday Trees
Nancy Ross Hugo, photography by Robert Llewellyn.  Teaches readers a whole new way of watching a tree.  "On every page we see the miracle of seeds maturing, leaves unfurling, and flowers emerging.  But moreover, this book teaches us what to look for when we slow down and take the time - what we can see in the scars of a leaf, the twig structure, and the pattern of the bark."  Provides up-close profiles of ten (10) classic species, including the Red Maple, the American Beech, the Black Walnut, the White Oak, the Southern Magnolia, and the Tulip Poplar.  A stunning visual library that opens our eyes to these earthly treasures. 8-1/2 x 10, 244p, color photos, 2011.
S2198 hardcover..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95

DIRR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TREES AND SHRUBS
Michael Dirr.  With Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs and Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates, the author set the gold standard for horticultural reference.  Now these two classics are under one cover, fully updated with 100's of new plants, photos, and commentary in Dirr's signature style.  This is his most comprehensive visual reference yet.  From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features 1,000's of plants with all the essential details for identification, planting, and care, plus full-color photographs showing a tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more.  In a class by itself for its quality of information, the best researched recommendations for hardiness in the industry, beautiful photography, and Dirr's own preeminence as a master plantsman, Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a critical addition to any garden library. 8-3/4 x 11-1/2, 952p, 3530 color photos, 2011. OVERSIZE.
D9018 hardcover..........US $79.95 CAN $84.95

BARK: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast
Michael Wojtech.  "…What kind of tree is that?  From Maine to New York, you'll never be stump again with this handy companion to the trees of the Northeast."  With detailed information and illustrations covering each phase of a tree's lifecycle, this guide explains how to identify trees by their bark alone.  Features 67 native and naturalized tree species not only found in New England and eastern New York State.  Chapters on the structure and ecology of tree bark, descriptions of bark appearance, an easy-to-use identification key, and supplemental information on non-bark characteristics will show you how to distinguish the textures, shapes, and colors of bark to recognize various tree species, and also understand why these traits evolved.  When the leaves have fallen or are out reach, an indispensible reference guide. 5-1/2 x 8-3/4, 280p, 283 color photos, 151 b&w illustrations, 65 maps, 2011.
B8525 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $24.95

A FIELD GUIDE TO TICKS: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease and other Ailments Caused by Ticks, Scorpions, Spiders, and Mites (Falcon Guide)
Susan Carol Hauser.  Provides all the information you need to know about deer ticks, black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, scorpions, chiggers, and other poisonous arachnids that cause numerous ailments, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.  Contains: how to identify ticks, scorpions, and mites; ailment warning signs and their treatment; how to avoid contact and getting bitten, and; more.  Clearly written and illustrated.  "A complete handbook for preventing and treating ailments from dangerous bites." 4-1/4 x 7, 128p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2008.
F7405 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $15.95

A FIELD GUIDE TO POISON IVY, POISON OAK, AND POISON SUMAC: Prevention and Remedies (Falcon Guide)
Susan Carol Hauser.  Contains everything you need to know to recognize these common weeds and to prevent and treat the irritations caused by contact with them.  Color photographs show the plants in every season.  Includes: the lore and natural history of the toxic trio; how to prevent exposure; useful versus ineffective home remedies, and; how to control the spread of these noxious plants.  A practical field guide for homeowners, gardeners, parents, hikers, and anyone else who enjoys the outdoors. 4-1/4 x 7, 112p, 10 color photos + b&w illustrations, 2008.
F7412 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $15.95

PLANTS OF THE WESTERN FOREST: Alaska to Minnesota Boreal and Aspen Parkland
Derek Johnson, Linda Kershaw, Andy MacKinnon.  An easy-to-use field guide containing extensive information about 620+ species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found in the boreal and aspen parkland regions extending from Alaska (AK) to Minnesota (MN).  Contains: concise species descriptions to help identify plants; a color photo guide to wildflowers, and; interesting notes about edible plants, native uses of plants and origins of plant names.  Whether you are a naturalist, a day hiker or an armchair adventurer, a handy reference to the forest plants found in these regions. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 392p, 800+ color photos, approx. 900 line drawings, 2009.
P8448 paperback..........US $23.95 CAN $29.95

PLANTS OF THE WESTERN FOREST: Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba Boreal and Aspen Parkland
Derek Johnson, Linda Kershaw, Andy MacKinnon, Jim Pojar.  Provides detailed information about more than 620 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found in the boreal and aspen parkland regions of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  Features: a colour photo guide to wildflowers; clear species descriptions to help identify plants, and; intriguing notes about edible plants, native uses of plants and origins of plant names.  Easy-to-use format.  A comprehensive, handy reference to the plants found in these forest regions. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 392p, 800+ color photos, 800+ line drawings, 2009.
P8456 paperback..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95

WILD URBAN PLANTS OF THE NORTHEAST: A Field Guide
Peter Del Tredici.  This illustrated field guide to wild urban plants is the first of its kind.  Covers the area bounded by Montreal, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Detroit, yet broadly applicable to temperate urban environments across North America.  Includes 222 species that flourish without human assistance or approval.  Profiles feature descriptive information like scientific name and taxonomic authority, common names, botanical family, life form, place of origin, and identification features.  Del Tredici focuses especially on their habitat preferences, environmental functions, contribution to the quality of urban life, and cultural significance.  Each entry is accompanied by color photos showing the plants' characteristics and growth forms in their typical habitats.  The book "will help readers learn to see these plants - the natural vegetation of the urban environment - with fresh appreciation and understanding." 6 x 9, 392p, 966 color photos, chart, 2 maps, 2010.
W4582 paperback..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95

EDIBLE WILD PLANTS: Wild Foods from Dirt to Plate (The Wild Foods Adventure Series)
John Kallas.  Provides readers with details, maps, simple explanations, and close-up photos of every plant covered at every important stage of growth - "you learn that a plant is not only edible but when, why, and how it is."  Includes facts and recipes on plants from four categories: Foundation Greens (wild spinach, chickweed, mallow, purslane); Tart Greens (curly dock, sheep sorrel, wood sorrel), Pungent Greens (wild mustard, wintercress, garlic mustard, shepherd's purse), and; Bitter Greens (dandelion, cat's ear, sow thistle, nipplewort).  A definitive reference on harvesting and eating wild greens. 6 x 9, 384p, 250 color photos & illustrations, 2010.
E1505 paperback..........US $24.99 CAN $27.99

NORTH AMERICAN BOLETES: A Color Guide to the Fleshy Pored Mushrooms
Alan Bessette, William Roody, Arleen Bessette.  The first comprehensive guide to an extraordinary and highly prized group of mushrooms known for their beautiful colors, distinctive features, relative abundance, and edibility.  Goes beyond the identification of species - the authors consider the symbiotic relationship that boletes share with higher plants and trees, their geographical distribution, and new information regarding the macrochemical test reactions of the boletes.  Includes descriptions of several new species.  The combination of scientifically accurate color photographs and extensive descriptions makes it a standard reference work for bolete identification in North America.  "A must for bolete lovers of all persuasions" - Plant Science Bulletin. 8 x 10, 396p, 2 b&w + 454 color illustrations, glossary, 2010.
N2444 paperback..........US $45.00 CAN $45.00

MYCELIUM RUNNING: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
Paul Stamets.  "A manual for the mycological rescue of the planet."  The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells called "mycelium" - the fruit of which are mushrooms - recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil.  What Stamets has discovered is that we can capitalize on mycelium's digestive power to address a variety of environmental problems.  Includes four (4) detailed chapters on what Stamets has coined "mycorestoration," as well as chapters on the medicinal and nutritional properties of mushrooms, inoculation methods, log and stump culture, and species selection for various environmental purposes.  A groundbreaking text from this mushroom expect that is destined to be "a classic reference for bemushroomed generations to come." 7-1/2 x 9, 356p, color photos, 2005.
M5792 paperback..........US $35.00 CAN $43.00

THE KINGDOM FUNGI: The Biology of Mushrooms, Molds, and Lichens
Steven Stephenson.  Introduces readers to the biology, general structure, and morphological diversity of these necessary organisms.  Sheds light on their ecologically important roles in nature, their relationships with people, plants, and animals, and their practical applications in the manufacture of food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.  Includes details on "true" fungi, fungus-like creatures (slime molds and water molds), and a group of "composite" organisms (lichens) that are more than just fungi.  Focus is given to examples of fungi that might be found in the home and encountered in nature.  An introductory text for anyone who wants to become more familiar with, and more appreciative of, the fascinating world of fungi. 6 x 9, 328p, 56p color insert, 2010.
K8917 hardcover..........US $34.95 CAN $34.95

PRIMITIVE SKILLS AND CRAFTS: An Outdoorsman's Guide to Shelters, Tools, Weapons, Tracking, Survival, and More
Richard Jamison, Linda Jamison.  Presents practical tips and life-saving advice from archaeologists, anthropologists, primitive practitioners, craftsmen, and artisans.  These experts help modern readers rediscover the skills that have served humanity for millennia: fire-making, camp cooking, basket weaving, pottery making, animal tracking, and more.  You can even learn how to turn seashells into arrowheads or make glue from yucca plants.  More than just a how-to, this guide provides inspiration to live life to the fullest and is full of expert advice on essential outdoor skills. 6 x 9, 272p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2007.
P1483 paperback..........US $12.95 CAN $13.95

BACK TO BASICS: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills (3/e)
Abigail Gehring, ed..  "Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills - the kind employed by our forefathers - and adapt them for a better life in the 21st century need look no further."  The 100's of projects, step-by-step sequences, photos, charts, and illustrations in Back to Basics will help readers dye your own wool with plant pigments, graft trees, raise chickens, make cheese, tan leather, craft furniture, build a log cabin or an adobe brick homestead, and more.  Complete with tips for old-fashioned fun (square dancing calls, homemade toys, and kayaking tips), this may be the most thorough book on voluntary simplicity available. 8-3/4 x 11, 464p, color + b&w photos & illustrations, 2008. OVERSIZE.
B2331 hardcover..........US $24.95 CAN $24.95

BUTTERFLIES OF NORTH AMERICA
Jeffrey Glassberg.  Approved by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA).  A user-friendly guide to over 160 North American species.  The "species guide" is organized by groupings of very similar species that follow the taxonomic order used by the NABA.  Descriptions include: number of species; length of forewing; how to know them and where they live; what the caterpillars and adults eat; gardening suggestions; abundance, and; range map.  For both beginning and advanced lepidopterists, a handy guide to identifying nearly every species of North American butterfly. 6 x 9, 224p, 250 color photos, range maps, 2011.
B6204 paperback..........US $12.95 CAN $13.95

HUMMINGBIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES (Peterson/Bird Watcher's Backyard Bird Guides)
Bill Thompson III, Connie Toops.  Two of the best-known names in birding - Peterson and Bird Watcher's Digest - team up to provide expert advice on attracting, feeding, and identifying hummingbirds and butterflies.  In its fun, lighthearted style, the guide provides nature watchers with need-to-know information, including where hummingbirds and butterflies live, what they eat, and the best garden plants to attract them.  The species profiles of the fifteen (15) most common hummingbirds and forty (40) most common butterflies serve as a field guide, showing ranges, identifying marks, and preferred habitats.  A valuable resource for backyard nature enthusiasts. 7 x 9, 304p, 300 color photos, illustrations, 2011.
P445X paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $15.95

THE CROSSLEY ID GUIDE: Eastern Birds
Richard Crossley.  Revolutionizes field guide design by providing the first real-life approach to identification.  Unlike others, this is the first to feature large, lifelike scenes for each species ("reality birding").  These 640 scenes, comprised of over 10,000 color images, show birds in a wide range of views - near and far, from different angles, in various plumages and behaviors, including flight, and in their natural habitat.  The compositions show how a bird's appearance changes with distance, and give equal emphasis to characteristics experts use to identify birds: size, structure and shape, behavior, probability, and color.  This is the first book to convey all of these features visually - in a single image - and to reinforce them with accurate, concise text.  "Whether you are a beginner, expert, or anywhere in between, The Crossley ID Guide will vastly improve your ability to identify birds." 7-1/2 x 10, 544p, 10,000 color photos, 2011. OVERSIZE.
C7787 paperback..........US $35.00 CAN $35.00

HAWKS AT A DISTANCE: Identification of Migrant Raptors
Jerry Liguori, forward by Pete Dunne.  "The ultimate must-have guide for identifying migrant raptors."  The first to focus on distant raptors as they are viewed in the field.  This highly visualized guide helps identify twenty-nine (29) species of raptors through various lighting situations and settings - portraying shapes and plumages for each species from all angles.  Includes useful flight identification criteria as well as the accompanying text discusses all aspects of in-flight hawk identification, including flight style and behavior.  Concentrating on features genuinely observable at a distance, this practical field guide is ideal for any aspiring or experienced hawk enthusiast. 6 x 8-1/2, 216p, 558 color photos, 896 images, 2 tables, 2011.
H5592 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $19.95

BATS
Phil Richardson.  A comprehensive illustrated guide to the fascinating biology and natural history of bats.  Tells the amazing and often bizarre story of bats from around the world and the challenges they face.  Describes their complex life cycles and explains how anyone can watch and study bats and help to conserve them.  Includes: physical characteristics & reproduction; sight and echolocation; feeding habits & hibernation; bat evolution, behavior and biology, and; species descriptions, from carnivorous bats, Horseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed bats, to Vampire and Vesper bats, and more.  Contains species distribution map and new information on the "white nose" virus threatening North American bat populations.  Highly readable and beautifully illustrated, Bats provides a welcome introduction to these elusive and unfairly maligned creatures. 7-1/2 x 10, 128p, 100+ color photos, 23 color + b&w illustrations, maps, 2011.
B8032 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $19.95

BEHAVIOR OF NORTH AMERICAN MAMMALS (Peterson Reference Guide)
Mark Elbroch, Kurt Rinehart.  A reference guide not for identifying mammals, but to understanding what they do (including their natural histories and place in the larger ecological community).  Features detailed information on more than 70 species of mammals, including photographs and drawings.  Each species account is broken down into eight (8) topical sections: daily and seasonal activity; food and foraging; home range and habitat; communication; courtship and mating; development and dispersal of young; interactions with their own species, and; interactions with other species.  Highly readable, full of fascinating facts.  "A comprehensive chronicle of the fascinating behaviors of mammals." 7 x 10, 384p, color photos, b&w illustrations, 2011.
P3452 hardcover..........US $35.00 CAN $35.00

ALDO LEOPOLD'S SOUTHWEST
David Brown, Neil Carmony, eds..  A collection of twenty-six (26) of Aldo Leopold's little-known essays and articles published between 1915 and 1948.  While employed as a forester in the Southwest, he developed his ecological ideas in articles written for newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and journals.  On a daily basis, the young forester grappled with concrete ecological problems and groped for practical solutions.  The sum of his experience is the ecological wisdom of his classic A Sand County Almanac (1949).  This collection is arranged to show Leopold evolving from a naive forester to a mature professional and finally to a passionate environmental advocate.  Each article is followed by the editors' commentaries on its significance to the development of Leopold's philosophy. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 260p, 27 b&w photos, 1 illustration, 1995.
A5801 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $26.95

FIELD NOTES ON SCIENCE AND NATURE
Michael Canfield, ed..  "There is no other book like this - one that takes readers out of the laboratory and into the field to learn the basics of natural history and the fun of observing nature" - George Schaller.  Allows us to peer over the shoulders and into the personal notebooks of a dozen eminent field workers (including George Schaller, Kenn Kaufman, Bernd Heinrich, and more), to study firsthand their observational methods, materials, and fleeting impressions.  Complementary essays place the actual notebook pages in proper context.  Covering diverse disciplines, like ornithology, entomology, ecology, anthropology, botany, and animal behavior, Field Notes offers specific examples that professional naturalists can emulate to fine-tune their own field methods, along with practical advice that amateur naturalists and students can use to document their adventures. 6-3/8 x 9-1/4, 280p, 87 color + 43 b&w illustrations, 2011.
F7570 hardcover..........US $27.95 CAN $29.95

LEOPOLD'S SHACK AND RICKETTS'S LAB: The Emergence of Environmentalism
Michael Lannoo.  Aldo Leopold and Ed Ricketts are giants in the history of environmental awareness.  They were born ten years and only about 200 miles apart and died within weeks of each other.  Yet they never met, nor did they read each other's work.  This book reveals the full extent of their profound and parallel influence both on science and our perception of natural world today.  In a lively comparison, Lannoo shows how deeply these two ecological luminaries influenced the emergence both of environmentalism and conservation biology.  In the face of today's challenges, their most important shared idea - that humans cannot place themselves above earth's ecosystems and continue to survive - continues to emerge as a powerful key to the future. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 216p, 2010.
L4789 hardcover..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95

EATING DIRT: Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe
Charlotte Gill.  The author spent 20 years working as a tree planter in the forests of Canada.  Following her million-tree career, in Eating Dirt, "Gill offers up a slice of tree-planting life in all of its soggy, gritty exuberance, while questioning the ability of conifer plantations to replace original forests that evolved over millennia into complex ecosystems.  She looks at logging's environmental impact and its boom-and-bust history, and touches on the versatility of wood, from which we have devised countless creations as diverse as textiles and airplane parts."  A treeplanter's vivid story of a unique subculture and the magical life of the forest. 5 x 8, 240p, 2011.
E9778 hardcover..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95

HUMANITREES: Exploring Human Nature through the Spirit of Trees
Joan Klostermann-Ketels.  "Takes us on a walk through the forest to explore aspects of our own human nature.  Using striking photographs of trees that represent these qualities, paired with inspirational quotes, this book encourages us to contemplate our relationship with something greater than ourselves."  This collection presents a new way of looking at trees.  Trees can have visible faces, stories, beauty, and hardship and their personalities are brought to life in this book.  "...The photographs and accompanying text inspire oneness with nature and illustrate how trees interact with all forms of life."  A profound look at the spirit and energy of trees. 7 x 7, 112p, 44 color + 7 b&w photos, 2010.
H5444 hardcover..........US $16.95 CAN $18.95

TREE CRAFT: 35 rustic wood projects that bring the outdoors in
Chris Lubkemann.  With some creative tweaking, bring the elegance of natural wood indoors.  If you "can work with a few basic tools, you can create these 35 unique and practical projects using easy-to-follow instructions and some found wood."  Projects include knotted wood photo frames, table lamps, coffee tables, coat racks, coasters, napkin rings, spoon holders, and more.  Simple, rustic ideas to transform found twigs, branches, and fallen trees. 8-1/2 x 11, 128p, color photos throughout, 2010.
T4553 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $21.95

PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY: From Forest Floor to Finished Project
Judy Mofield Mallow.  Shows how to transform fragrant pine needles into stunning coiled baskets and other decorative items.  It's surprisingly easy, with all 40 projects based on wrapping needles around a center.  From this simple technique, however, crafters can create limitless variety through the way they shape the coils, dye the needles, vary stitches, embellish with beads and seeds, and incorporate leather and wood.  Includes sections on gathering and storing materials, making lids and handles, and more.  A classic text in basket-making. 7 x 10, 112p, color photos throughout, 2010.
P6037 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $15.95

CRAFTED FROM NATURE: Rustic Furniture Techniques
Bim Willow.  The author features three women who share their special designs of rustic woodworking.  Using the materials that nature provides, the three create furniture and accessories for home and garden.  New Yorker Jane Voorhees creates a picture frame using birch bark and twigs.  Skye Gregson, who lives among the Adirondack Mountains, makes a diminutive three-legged table, with cherry burl top and apple legs.  From a log, sculptor Marcia Perry, of Michigan, carves a cave-like child's chair with a delightful squirrel gracing the top.  Each project is illustrated with step-by-step color photos, and detailed descriptions of the techniques employed, so readers have a clear guide to creating the furniture. 8-1/2 x 11, 80p, 286 color photos, 2010.
C3267 paperback..........US $16.99 CAN $18.99

A TIMBER FRAMER'S WORKSHOP: Joinery, Design & Construction of Traditional Timber Frames (Revised ed.)
Steve Chappell.  "The intent of this workbook is to outline the fundamental approach, coupled with concepts of structural design and joinery, that will allow beginners to develop a strategy that will make their first timber framing project a successful one."  Revisions feature updates on the engineering of pegged joinery, expanded tips and techniques, and 150+ new photos and drawings.  Includes expanded chapters on: Structural Design Considerations; Bent Framing and Joinery Design; Tension Joinery; Roof Framing & Truss Design; Timber and Wood Technology; Tips and Techniques; Joinery Details; Timber Frame Plans; Builders Math & Engineering, and; more.  A valuable, reader-friendly how-to guide for the novice and anyone interested in the technical aspects of how to build a traditional timber frame. 8-1/2 x 11, 272p, 500+ photos & illustrations, 1998, 2011.
T900X paperback..........US $35.00 CAN $36.95

SIMPLY BOARD FEET: The Definitive Guide to Lumber Calculation
Douglas Maxwell.  "Your handy board feet calculator!"  A fast and easy-to-use low tech calculator that will derive board footage totals for virtually every lumber configuration.  Handy charts/tables provide the board foot measurements for lumber from one to more than 25 inches wide, one to 20 feet long, and one to four inches thick.  A helpful resource and remarkable time-saver. 6 x 8-3/4, 60p, 55 tables, 2006.
S2045 paperback..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95

COUNTRY AND COTTAGE WATER SYSTEMS: A Complete Out-of-the-City Guide to On-Site Water & Sewage Systems, including Pumps. Plumbing, Water Purification & Alternative Toilets
Max Burns.  Takes the mystery out of rural water systems and their components.  Whether planning a new system or updating, expanding or fixing an existing one, the ideas, the know-how and the solutions are all here.  Includes tips for do-it-yourselfers, and guidance for those hiring a professional, on a variety of topics, including: methods for testing water; making water safe to drink; choosing the right pump; dealing with environmental issues and legal concerns; planning a system's connections; types of wells and how to dig a new one or revitalize an old one; understanding and installing waste systems; troubleshooting septic systems; how to reduce a septic system's footprint; how to build an outhouse; getting rid of gray water, and; more.  Packed with solid, easy-to-understand advice and clear, detailed illustrations.  From getting water in to getting waste out, an indispensable guide will save those who live or spend their leisure time in rural areas time, money and headaches. 9-1/4 x 11-1/4, 184p, 2-color & 4-color illustrations throughout, 2010.
C2277 hardcover..........US $39.95 CAN $39.95

FOREST PRODUCTS AND WOOD SCIENCE: An Introduction (6/e)
Rubin Shmulsky, P. David Jones.  A streamlined, updated version of this venerable wood science text.  Maintains key areas of coverage and builds on the strengths of earlier editions by providing readers with 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.  Includes expanded coverage of environmental issues, biomass, and bioenergy.  A timely, valuable resource for students, researchers, as well as forest products and wood science professionals. 7 x 10, 496p, b&w photos, figures, tables, 2011.
F0743 hardcover..........US $99.95 CAN $109.95

SELECTING AND DRYING WOOD (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
The Editors of Fine Woodworking.  A lot of things have to be right about your lumber before it can be used in a project.  Choosing the wrong wood for a project or not ensuring its ready to be worked can cost you plenty, not to mention the time you'll waste.  These articles, reprinted from Fine Woodworking, offer expert advice on selecting stock, matching grain, working with a variety of species, harvesting your own lumber, and more.  Features articles on alternative sources of lumber, and how to dry wood by a using a kiln of your own making or air drying.  A valuable reference that helps take the mystery out of selecting and milling wood. 8-1/2 x 10-7/8, 160p, color photos + illustrations, tables, 2006.
S830X paperback..........US $17.95 CAN $19.95

A LANDOWNER'S GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR WOODS: How to Maintain a Small Acreage for Long-Term Health, Biodiversity, and High-Quality Timber Production
Ann Larkin Hansen, Mike Seversen, Dennis Waterman.  2011 Woodlands Book of the Year - NWOA.  Simple enough for complete beginners, an introductory resource explaining how to sustainably manage a wooded property, whether it's a few acres in the suburbs or a small commercial forest.  Readers will learn how to identify the type, health, and quality of their trees and woodland; how to plant, prune, and thin trees; how to improve their ecosystem by creating trails, adding water, and diversifying; how to improve wildlife habitat; and how to enjoy and use the land by harvesting timber, cutting firewood, building wildlife blinds, making maple sugar, growing Christmas trees, hunting, and more.  A valuable resource covering all the basics for maintaining the beauty and value of private woodland. 6 x 9, 256p, illustrations throughout, 2011.
L8003 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $20.95

RODDIE'S NEW WOODLOT: Lessons and Nature and Ecological Woodlot Restoration
Girvan Harrison.  Roddie's New Woodlot continues a journey that began with Harrison's Out Roddie's Way - "Roddie embarks on a new voyage of discovery regarding the inner workings of nature, woodlands, and people."  Discusses some of the "wows" and "whys" of Nature and how this understanding can be applied to assure the sustainability of the many forest values found in woodlots.  The intent is to provide readers with "an insight into a living forest with sound thoughts and lessons on planning and practicing ecological woodlot management." 5-3/4 x 8-3/4, 206p, b&w illustrations, 2007.
R9946 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $19.95

RESTORING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH TO YOUR LAND (The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration Series)
Steven Apfelbaum, Alan Haney.  The first practical guidebook to give restorationists and would-be restorationists with little or no scientific training or background the "how to" information and knowledge they need to plan and implement ecological restoration activities.  Outlines a step-by-step process for developing, implementing, monitoring, and refining on-the-ground restoration projects that is applicable to a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems.  The authors share a wealth of hands-on personal experiences and then show how that same "thinking" and "doing" can be applied to North America's major ecosystems and landscapes in any condition or scale.  "No other ecological restoration book leads by example and first-hand experience like this one." 7 x 10, 264p, tables, figures, maps, 2010.
R5721 paperback..........US $30.00 CAN $30.00

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRUNING (3/e)
Edward Gilman.  Filled with updated color illustrations, photos, and examples, this guide is designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree's life.  Features: coverage of topics like tree biology, structural pruning, and nursery pruning; numerous species examples of all pruning methods; detailed protocol for pruning different aged trees; a focus on preventive tree care, and; information about the challenges associated with pruning, like disease prevention, root pruning, mature tree pruning, and restoration following storms.  Completely revised and expanded edition presents pruning practices and techniques in accordance with ANSI A-300 standards.  "…An essential reference for anyone interested in the pruning and maintenance of trees." 8-1/2 x 10-3/4, 476p, color photos, color + b&w illustrations, tables, 2011.  Companion to Trees for Urban & Suburban Landscapes, T0539.
I730X paperback..........US $118.95 CAN $112.95

A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO THE EVALUATION OF HAZARD TREES IN URBAN AREAS
Nelda Matheny, James Clark.  A first-rate tool for evaluating the hazard potential of urban trees.  By providing a systematic rating approach, tree evaluations allow managers to identify hazard situations, rank their relative severity, and create a priority for work.  Important aspects discussed in this guide include: review of past and present site conditions; identification and assessment of structural defects in root, root crown,
trunk, and tree crown; evaluation of likely and significant failure; assessment of the significance of the target, and; development of the hazard rating. 8-1/2 x 11, 85p, color photos, appendices, 1994.
P6040 paperback..........US $49.95 CAN $58.95

WOODY PLANT SEED MANUAL (USDA)
USDA.  A revision of the USDA Forest Service's 1974 Agriculture Handbook 450, Seeds of Woody Plants in the United States.  Presents information about growing and planting of trees and shrubs, as well as advice on the collection and sale of seeds, production of nursery stock, and planting.  Part 1 comprises seven (7) chapters that provide general principles on seed biology, genetic improvement, harvesting and conditioning, storage, testing, seed certification, and nursery practices.  Part 2 has been expanded to include almost 1,300 taxa in 236 genera (most additions are either tropical species grown in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Hawaii, and the Pacific territories or native species that recently have increased in value for wildlife or environmental plantings).  A valuable, comprehensive resource for those involved in the growing and planting of trees and shrubs, whether that be in the collection and sale of seeds, production of nursery stock (both bareroot and container), or planting itself. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4, 1233p, b&w photos, figures, tables, 2008. OVERSIZE.
W1319 hardcover..........US $113.95 CAN $128.95

FOREST ENTOMOLOGY: A Global Perspective
William Ciesla.  Examines forest insects in a global context and reviews their dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for monitoring and management of species that damage forests.  Features 235 profiles of forest insects, worldwide.  Contains a series of tables providing summaries of the distribution and hosts of many more species.  Included are those that damage forests, others that are simply curiosities and some that are beneficial.  A valuable reference designed for students, practicing foresters and forest health specialists, especially for those who work internationally or are concerned with species that have the potential to expand their ranges via international trade, travel or environmental changes. 7-3/4 x 10, 416p, color plates, b&w photos, figures, 2011.
F3145 hardcover..........US $129.95 CAN $142.95

FOREST GROWTH AND YIELD MODELING
Aaron Weiskittel, David Hann, John Kershaw, Jerome Vanclay.  Contains detailed descriptions of current modelling approaches for predicting forest growth and yield, including whole-stand and size-class models, tree-level models, process-based models, and hybrid models.  Explores the components comprising the various modelling approaches.  Covers statistical techniques used in forest model construction.  Provides readers with the tools for evaluating and calibrating growth and yield models and outlines the steps necessary for developing a forest growth and yield model.  Accessible, reader-friendly style.  A thorough and up-to-date, single source reference for students, researchers and practitioners requiring a current digest of research and methods in the field. 6 x 9, 430p, figures, tables, 2011.
F5009 hardcover..........US $149.95 CAN $164.95

FOREST ECONOMICS
Daowei Zhang, Peter H. Pearse.  A firm grounding in economics is integral to sound forestry policies and practices.  This book, a major revision and expansion of Pearse's 1990 classic, provides that.  Covers the basic economic principles and concepts and their application to modern forest management and policy issues. Topics range from valuation of forest investments and un-priced forest goods and services to product markets, government intervention, property rights, taxation, and global issues of forests and the environment.  Its comprehensive and systematic analysis of forest issues makes it an indispensable resource for students and practitioners of forest management, natural resource conservation, and environmental studies. 6 x 9, 412p, 2011.
F1523 hardcover..........US $95.00 CAN $95.00

TEMPERATE AND BOREAL RAINFORESTS OF THE WORLD: Ecology and Conservation
Dominick DellaSala, ed.; forward by David Suzuki.  While tropical rainforests have received much conservation attention and support for their protection, temperate and boreal rainforests have been largely overlooked.  Yet these ecosystems are also unique, supporting rainforest communities rich in plants and wildlife and containing some of the most massive trees on Earth.  Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the World is the first book to bring together leading scientists to describe the ecology and conservation of these lesser-known rainforests in an attempt to place them on par with tropical rainforests in conservation efforts, including those of both the Pacific Coast and inland Northwestern North America, and the Prehumid Boreal and Hemiboreal Forests of Eastern Canada.  Written in common language, it offers a global vision rooted in ecological science for all who are concerned about the plight of these remarkable forests. 7 x 10, 264p, 24 color plates, figures, 2010.
T6760 paperback..........US $40.00 CAN $40.00

FOREST ECOSYSTEMS (2/e)
David Perry, Ram Oren, Stephen Hart.  Award Winner.  "This acclaimed textbook is the most comprehensive available in the field of forest ecology."  Provides an inclusive survey of boreal, temperate, and tropical forests with an emphasis on ecological concepts across scales that range from global to landscape to microscopic.  Situating forests in the context of larger landscapes, the authors reveal the complex patterns and processes observed in tree-dominated habitats.  Updated, revised edition covers: conservation; ecosystem services; climate change; vegetation classification; disturbance; species interactions; genetics; soil influences; productivity; biogeochemical cycling; mineralization; ecosystem stability, and more.  Designed for advanced students of forest science, ecology, and environmental studies, it is also a "must read" for forest ecologists, foresters, and land managers. 8-3/4 x 11, 632p, 17 color + 135 b&w photos, 244 line drawings, 2008. OVERSIZE.
F8409 hardcover..........US $90.00 CAN $96.95

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.
B5265 paperback..........US $77.95 CAN $81.95

LIFE IN THE SOIL: A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners
James B. Nardi.  Award Winner.  A unique, illustrative introduction to the unheralded creatures inhabiting our soils and shaping our environment aboveground.  Begins with an introduction to soil ecosystems, revealing the unseen labors of underground organisms maintaining the rich fertility of the earth as they recycle nutrients between the living and mineral worlds.  Nardi then introduces readers to a dazzling array of creatures (organized by taxon), covering everything from slime molds and roundworms to woodlice and dung beetles, as well as vertebrates from salamanders to shrews.  Ultimately explores the crucial role of soil ecosystems in conserving the worlds above and below ground.  A book that invites naturalists and gardeners alike to dig in and discover the diverse community of creatures living in the dirt below us. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 336p, 69 color plates, 229 b&w illustrations, 2 line drawings, 2007.
L8520 paperback..........US $25.00 CAN $25.00

URBAN FORESTRY: Planning and Managing Greenspaces (2/e)
Robert Miller.  As cities become larger and more complex, trees may exist in them through careful design, through poor design, or by accident.  Urban Forestry addresses how to carefully and successfully plan for and manage vegetation as part of an urban ecosystem.  Covers all aspects of the field, including the history and uses of urban vegetation, appraisal and inventories, the planning process, plus management and maintenance.  A valuable reference for students, urban foresters, greenbelt managers, as well as commercial and utility arborists. 6 x 9, 502p, b&w photos + illustrations, graphs, charts, 1998, 1997, reprint 2007.
U5104 paperback..........US $51.95 CAN $59.95

EMPIRE OF THE BEETLE: How Human Folly and a Tiny Bug Are Killing North America's Great Forests
Andrew Nikiforuk.  "Beginning in the late 1980's, a series of bark beetle outbreaks unsettled the forests of western North America.  An insect the size of a rice kernel eventually killed over 30 billion pine and spruce trees from Alaska to New Mexico.  The beetle didn't act alone - misguided science, out-of-control logging, bad public policy, and a hundred years of fire suppression created a volatile geography that, with the advance of global warming, released the world's oldest forest manager from all natural constraints."  Drawing on first-hand accounts, award-winning journalist Nikiforuk investigates this unprecedented beetle plague, its startling implications, and the lessons it holds. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 240p, 8 b&w illustrations, 2011.
E5109 paperback..........US $17.95 CAN $19.95

A CENTURY OF PARKS CANADA, 1911-2011
Claire Campbell, ed..  When Canada created a Dominion Parks Branch in 1911, it became the first country in the world to establish an agency devoted to managing its national parks. Over the past century, this agency, now Parks Canada, has been at the centre of important debates about the place of nature in Canadian nationhood, and relationships between Canada's diverse ecosystems and its communities.  These 14 essays set the changing philosophies and practices of Parks Canada in historical context, measuring its response to social and political circumstances, and seeing it as a barometer of Canada in the twentieth century.  "...A diverse and fascinating array of perspectives on the history of Canada's national parks, illuminating many less well-understood aspects of the evolving place of people in and near these parks." - Stephen Bocking. 6 x 9, 458p, color + b&w photos, maps, 2011.
C5264 paperback..........US $34.95 CAN $34.95

TWO BILLION TREES AND COUNTING: The Legacy of Edmund Zavitz
John Bacher.  A historical account of what this modest forester made to Ontario and its landscape (1875-1968).  Zavitz held the positions of chief forester of Ontario, deputy minister of forests, and director of reforestation.  Beginning with his first pilot reforestation project in 1905, he dedicated a lifetime to educating the public and politicians about the need to protect Ontario forests.  "…Just a month before Zavitz's death, the one billionth tree was planted by Premier John Robarts.  More than a billion trees would follow, but more trees are needed."  A fitting tribute to the contributions made by the "unsung hero of Ontario's forests" and the Province's "father of reforestation." 6 x 9, 264p, 50 b&w photos + illustrations, 2010.
T1113 paperback..........US $26.99 CAN $26.99

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

NORTHERN LOGGING: Machines in the Woods
Northeast Historic Film.  A compilation of three short films that highlight the machines that worked in the woods from 1932 to 1950 as well as the importance of forest products.  Films include: Western Logging..Then and Now (orig. 1950); The Tree in a Test Tube with Laurel & Hardy (orig. 1942) and Northern Logging (orig. 1932). 48 minutes, mostly b&w, color, sound, 2011.
N0609 DVD..........US $14.95 CAN $16.95

IN THE BLOOD: Uncovering the life, skills & character of the turn of the century Maine lumbermen and river drivers
Sumner McKane.  It was the skills, integrity and personalities of individual men that made the Maine lumber camp successful.  This video illustrates and celebrates these individuals - their character, ethics, and history - with stunning photography, films, interviews, and a compelling soundtrack.  In The Blood brings the Maine lumberman's turn-of-the-century reality to life with stories told by the men themselves. 73 minutes, b&w + color, sound + music throughout, 2011.
I1995 DVD..........US $19.95 CAN $21.95

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.
W2694 paperback..........US $20.00 CAN $25.00

THE LUMBERMAN'S FRONTIER: Three Centuries of Land Use, Society, and Change in America's Forests
Thomas Cox.  "With The Lumberman's Frontier, Thomas Cox has reconstructed a groundbreaking history that stands apart from all previous studies of American forests."  Examines selected areas that trees, rather than farming, attracted settlement = the lumberman's frontier.  Draws upon recent work in social and economic history, as well as a wealth of historical data on forest industries and individuals, and it puts individual actors at center stage, allowing the points of view of the workers and lumberman to emerge.  A reference that will appeal to students and scholars of forestry, public policy, and environmental history, as well as to general readers interested in the history and settlement of the United States. 6 x 9, 560p, b&w photos, maps, 2010.
L5792 paperback..........US $35.00 CAN $35.00

SURVIVOR KID: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival
Denise Long.  Teaches young adventurers the survival skills needed if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild.  Filled with basic wilderness know-how on building shelters and fires, signaling for help, finding water and food, dealing with dangerous animals, navigation, and avoiding injuries in the wilderness.  Includes ten (10) fun projects to hone survival skills.  A handy, practical guide for young outdoor enthusiasts. 5 x 7, 240p, b&w illustrations, 2011, ages 9+.
S7085 paperback..........US $12.95 CAN $13.95

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