SPECIALS

Below you'll find a list of books offered at a special price.  We only have limited quantities available of each item.

These are not used books, but titles we are either
no longer listing, have gone out of print or are slightly damaged. 
Updated - Jan. 20th, 2009


ARBORICULTURE: Integrated Management, 3rd ed.
AUDUBON FIELD GUIDE - WILDFLOWERS EAST
BARK
BERNHARD EDUARD FERNOW
BEYOND THE ARK
BIRDWATCHING FOR KIDS
BUILDING INSIDE NATURE’S ENVELOPE
BUSINESS OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, THE
CAMPFIRE HOWLERS
CITY OF TREES: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C.
EARTH PONDS SOURCEBOOK
ENTOMOLOGY & PEST MANAGEMENT (5/e)
FIRE ECOLOGY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOREST
FOREST HEALTH AND PROTECTION (4th ed.)
FOREST PRODUCTS AND WOOD SCIENCE (4th ed.)
FOREST RESOURCE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
FUTURE OF THE NORTHERN FOREST
H.R. - A Biography of H.R. MacMillan
KELLER’S OUTDOOR SURVIVAL GUIDE
KEY TO COMMON WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS IN THE MIDWEST
KIDS OUTDOORS: Skills & Knowledge for Outdoor Adventuresr
LEGAL ASPECTS OF OWNING AND MANAGING WOODLANDS
MAPLES FOR GARDENS: A Color Encyclopedia
MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE TREES
OAKS OF CALIFORNIA
PRECIOUS HERITAGE: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States
PRUNING OF TREES, SHRUBS AND CONIFERS
RANDOM HOUSE BOOK OF SHRUBS
RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFERS
SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK
SEX IN THE OUTDOORS: A Humorous Approach to Recreation
SHRUBS OF ONTARIO
SIBLEY’S BIRDING BASICS
SILVICULTURE: Concepts and Applications (2nd ed.)
SILVICULTURE GUIDE FOR THE TOLERANT HARDWOODS WORKING GROUP IN ONTARIO
SILVICULTURAL GUIDE FOR THE WHITE PINE AND RED PINE WORKING GROUPS IN ONTARIO
TILLAMOOK, THE: A Created Forest Comes of Age
TREE-MARKING GUIDE FOR THE TOLERANT HARDWOODS WORKING GROUP IN ONTARIO
TREES OF NEW YORK STATE: Native and Naturalized
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
WILDLIFE-HABITAT RELATIONSHIPS: Concepts and Applications
YEARS OF THE FOREST, THE

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.
P5193 hardcover ..........US $44.50 CAN $71.50
        SALE price ..........US $29.95 CAN $39.95 ...... 1 copy left, slighty scuffed cover

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.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and will be no longer available.
B1762 paperback ..........US $27.50 CAN $44.00
        SALE price ..........US $22.00 CAN $28.95...... limited quantity available!

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.
F7109 paperback ..........US $25.95 CAN $31.95
       SALE price ..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95

FOREST PRODUCTS AND WOOD SCIENCE (4th ed.)
Jim Bowyer, Rubin Shmulsky, John Haygreen.  A classic introductory text provides 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.  New, updated edition: discusses wood-based material; explains basic production processes, and; investigates the use of wood for energy, environmental implications of wood-based materials, and the global wood supply picture.  Covers an increased geographic scope and provides metric equivalents in response to the growing nature of the forest product industry. 7 x 10, 564p, 2003.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and will be no longer available.
F6543 hardcover ..........US $84.99 CAN $109.95
        SALE price..........US $67.95 CAN $86.95...... 1 copy left, slighty damaged cover.

WILDLIFE-HABITAT RELATIONSHIPS: Concepts and Applications (2nd ed.)
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.
W6400 hardcover ..........US $34.95 CAN $49.95
         SALE price.........US $27.95 CAN $35.95...... only 1 copy remaining!

SILVICULTURE: Concepts and Applications (2nd ed.)
Ralph Nyland.  Defines and describes silviculture as a collection of methods for establishing and maintaining communities of trees and other vegetation that have value to people.  New edition adds emphasis on the application of silviculture in addressing the non-market and ecosystem values of forests - to maintain habitat for plants and animals, enhance the yield of clean water, and provide diverse recreational opportunities.  Nyland seeks not only to maintain forests for those various uses, but to show the ways in which silviculture can increase the diversity of uses.  A practical text known for detailed applications from the real world of silviculture. 6-3/8 x 9-1/4, 640p, 69 b&w photos, 105 b&w illustrations, 2001. 
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and will be no longer available.
S1902 hardcover ..........US $113.95 CAN $139.95
        SALE price.........US $91.95 CAN $109.95...... only 1 copy remaining!

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.
S9665 flexible ..........US $15.95 CAN $23.95
        SALE price ...........US $13.95 CAN $18.95

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.
M0868 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $24.95
         SALE price .......... US $14.50 CAN $19.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

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, & propagation information.  Special attention devoted to Acer palmatum.  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.
M4725 hardcover..........US $49.95 CAN $69.95
         SALE price .......... US $39.95 CAN $49.95........ only 1 copy remaining!

THE PRUNING OF TREES, SHRUBS AND CONIFERS
George E. Brown.  A classic text -essential reference, detailing the best pruning methods for nearly 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers.  Covers several thousand species.  Sets out general principles of pruning then applies them to trees and shrubs in particular situations. 6 x 9-1/4, 374p, 86 b&w photos, 72 line drawings, 1972, reprint 1995.
P3192 hardcover ..........US $29.95 CAN $39.95
        SALE price ......... US $22.95 CAN $28.95......... limited quantity available!

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.
S3455 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $41.95
        SALE price.......... US $24.95 CAN $32.95......... slightly damaged book covers!

SHRUBS OF ONTARIO 
J.H. Soper, M.L. Heimburger.  The definitive work for shrubs growing outside of cultivation.  Covers over 100 types of shrubs found across Ontario.  Comprehensive, with keys, geo-referenced, and technically sound. 6-3/4 x 10, 495p, scaled line drawings, 1990, reprint 1994.
S2836 paperback ..........US $30.95 CAN $35.00
        SALE price.......... US $21.95 CAN $24.95 ......... slightly damaged book covers!

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.
L6394 paperback ..........US $22.00 CAN $29.95
       SALE price .......... US $16.95 CAN $22.95 ......... limited quantity available!

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 photos, maps and illustrations, with a wealth of scientific information. 7-1/2 x 10, 184p, 150+ color and historic b&w photos, illustrations, range maps, 1990. 
SBO0519 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN $33.95
      SALE price..............US $16.95 CAN $25.00 .........1 available - slightly bent pages

TREES OF NEW YORK STATE: Native and Naturalized
Donald Leopold.  A comprehensive identification guide to nearly 150 tree species of New York, the Northeast, and much of eastern North America.  Each species description includes a summary of its key i.d. 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. 
SBT0026 hardcover ..........US $95.00  CAN $140.95
     SALE price..............US $80.00 CAN $109.95..........1 available (slightly bent pages)

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 i.d..  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.
K5083 spiral bound ..........US $14.95 CAN $22.95
        SALE price .......... US $12.95 CAN $18.95 ......... only 1 copy remaining!

CITY OF TREES: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C. (revised ed.)
Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Polly Alexander.  A handy field guide readily useable outside of Washington.  Part One features a guide to the highlights of the "City of Trees."  Part Two contains an illustrated botanical guide to 300+ species.  Concise descriptions combine with detailed drawings of leaves, berries, nuts, cones, and seeds.  Includes discussions of the trees' botanical histories and native habitats. 4-1/2 x 9, 368p, 8p color-photo insert, b&w illustrations, 1981, 1987.
C3205 paperback..........US $12.95 CAN $19.95
        SALE price .......... US $11.00 CAN $16.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

THE YEARS OF THE FOREST
Helen Hoover.  “Clear brush and paths.  Lay hardwood floor.  Install wiring.  Make a living.  Take a vacation."  Part of a deceptively short “to-do” list undertaken by the Hoovers as they gave up urban comforts for the deeper delights of the wilderness (1954).  The Years of the Forest is the story of the Hoovers' education in wilderness housekeeping, describing the difficulties inherent in accomplishing each of those tasks.  Full of humor, and packed with hints and “how-tos” for solving the problems of living close to nature and on good terms with one's neighbors - bluejays, weasels, field mice, and deer.  A book that tells the story of going back to the land, with all its rough edges and incomparable rewards. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 320p, 5 illustrations, 1999.
Y1301 paperback ..........US $15.95 CAN $24.95
       SALE price..............US $12.95 CAN $17.95 ......slightly marked cover

RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFERS
David J. Welsch.  This booklet describes the function of riparian forest buffers and design for protection and enhancement of water resources. 8-1/2 x 11, 20p, color photos, 1991.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print - only 1 copy remaining!
SBR6572 paperback ..........US $8.95 CAN $13.95

AUDUBON FIELD GUIDE - WILDFLOWERS EAST
Combines high quality close-up photos with concise, descriptive text.  Phots are organized accoridng to appearnace, making them easy to use in the field.  Approximately 4 x 8, up to 900p, color photos, b&w illustrations, vinyl cover. 
AFG4321 paperback..........US $19.00 CAN $26.50
       SALE price..............US $14.95 CAN $19.95

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, &; what to do (& what not to do). 8-1/2 x 8-1/2, 96p, 45 b&w illus., 1995. 
B4573 paperback..........US $7.95 CAN $10.95
        SALE price..............US $6.95 CAN $8.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

KIDS OUTDOORS: Skills & Knowledge for Outdoor Adventures
The most wide-ranging book on outdoor skills & 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.
K4770 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $23.95
        SALE price..............US $11.95 CAN $16.95

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. 
C0005 paperback..........US $11.95 CAN $17.95
        SALE price..............US $8.95 CAN $12.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

SEX IN THE OUTDOORS: A Humorous Approach to Recreation
Buck Tilton, M.S..  A fun look at a common camping skill.  Everything you wanted to know about sex in the outdoors, but were afraid to ask.  From the history of sex to the reasons for sexual contact in tents, this book is thoughtful and provocative. 6 x 9, 96p, 25 cartoons, 1993.
S2866 paperback ..........US $7.95 CAN $12.95
        SALE price ...........US $5.95 CAN $9.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

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.
S1407 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN $29.95
        SALE price ..........US $21.00 CAN $26.95 ........ limited quantity available!

KELLER’S OUTDOOR SURVIVAL GUIDE: How to Prevail When Lost, Stranded or Injured in the Wilderness
William Keller.  A Search & Rescue professional translates 20 years of experience and training into emergency and basic survival skills information.  Addresses finding safe drinking water, using a map and compass, building a fire in poor weather, determining what is edible, selecting shelter, and more.  Will greatly increase a person’s ability to survive when an outdoor excursion turns into a battle for life. 7 x 10, 320p, b&w illustrations, 2001.
K2668 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $29.95
        SALE price ..........US $17.95 CAN $23.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL (1st ed.)
Gregory Davenport.  From a certified USAF Survival School instructor, a thorough, easy-to-use guide explains the most efficient ways to ensure personal safety in the wild.  Creating shelter and heat, procuring food and water, and navigating unfamiliar territory are a few survival basics covered. 5 x 8, 192p, 15 b&w photos, 100 drawings, 1998.
W9850 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $22.50
         SALE price ..........US $12.95 CAN $18.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

BARK: The Formation, Characteristics and Uses of Bark Around the World
Sir Ghillean Prance, Anne Prance.  Shows bark as an amazingly varied and subtly beautiful part of nature.  Discusses structure and function, uses of bark, including cloth, canoes, medicine, fuel and fiber, flavorings, as well as unique qualities making tree identification possible. 10 x 10, 176p, 177 color photos, 3 b&w figures and maps, 1993. 
B2625 hardcover..........US $49.95 CAN $69.95
        SALE price..............US $39.95 CAN $55.95

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. 
B393X paperback..........US $28.00 CAN $34.95
       SALE price..............US $19.00 CAN $27.95

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.
E5638 hardcover..........US $117.95 CAN $149.00
       SALE price..............US $59.95 CAN $75.00......... slightly marked book covers!

ARBORICULTURE: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines (3rd ed.)
Richard W. Harris, et al..  This irreplaceable reference tool has been revised and reorganized.  Describes current and new woody landscape plant selection & maintenance practices.  Evaluates new American, Australian & European research findings that apply to trees.  Offers the new Sunset National Climate map (in color) with 45 climate zones based on latitude, elevation, ocean influence, mountains and terrain.  A must-have analytic guide for those in the tree care industry. 7 x 9-1/2, 704p, b&w photos, 1999.
A6653 hardcover..........US $115.00 CAN $153.95
        SALE price..............US $100.00 CAN $136.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

FOREST HEALTH AND PROTECTION (4th ed.)
Robert Edmonds, James Agee, Robert Gara.  The first text to take an integrated approach to forest health issues where fire, wind, insects and diseases & their interactions are treated holistically.  Focuses on technical issues related to forest protection, including ecology, forest health, and ecosystem management.  Presents examples from the United States, Canada and other countries to illustrate principles & problems essential to understanding these issues.  Provides a clear understanding of human & natural agents and their effects on the current and future conditions of forests.  Considered to offer “the best comprehensive treatment of forest protection available.” 6 x 9, 647p, 169 b&w illustrations, 121 b&w photos, 1999.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and will be no longer available.
F3380 hardcover..........US $121.95 CAN $149.95
       SALE price..............US $80.00 CAN $95.00 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

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.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and will be no longer available.
F1228 hardcover..........US $115.95 CAN $153.95
       SALE price..............US $80.00 CAN $100.00 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

BERNHARD EDUARD FERNOW
Andrew D. Rodgers.  The history of North America, told through the life story of Fernow who was the leading American forester from 1876 until his death in 1923.  His career spanned Canada and the United States and he knew personally nearly all the leaders in early forestry (whose careers also are described).  Based on journal records and unpublished papers, this book also describes the growth of forestry from a popular movement to a science and a profession. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 623p, reprint 1991. 
B047X hardcover..........US $21.95 CAN $32.95
       SALE price..............US $19.95 CAN $27.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

H.R.: A Biography of H.R. MacMillan
Ken Drushka.  A respectful, but clear-eyed, look at the real H.R., best known for his role in building MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., one of the world's largest forestry companies.  While a ruthless business tycoon, H.R. was also British Columbia's first Chief Forester and an ardent conservationist. Includes 100 photos and material from family archives. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 350p, photos, 1995. 
H1291 hardcover..........US $26.95 CAN $35.95
       SALE price..............US $22.95 CAN $32.00 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

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. 
B7137 hardcover..........US $35.00 CAN $52.00
       SALE price..............US $28.00 CAN $39.95 ........ only 1 copy remaining!

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.
F2305 hardcover..........US $38.00 CAN $57.00
       SALE price..............US $34.00 CAN $45.95

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.
T4643 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $26.95
       SALE price..............US $15.00 CAN $21.00

EARTH PONDS SOURCEBOOK: The Pond Owner’s Manual and Resource Guide
Tim Matson.  Written by the guru of pond building.  Offers new tips, techniques, and resources to build a new pond or revitalize an old one.  A companion to Earth Ponds (E1557). 10 x 8, 171p, 57 b&w photos & 27 illustrations, 1997.
E3584 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $31.99
       SALE price.............US $15.95 CAN $21.95

TREE-MARKING GUIDE FOR THE TOLERANT HARDWOODS WORKING GROUP IN ONTARIO
H.W. Anderson, J.A. Rice.  Intended for use at the stand level, where marking prescriptions are determined by both tree and stand characteristics, in relation to timber, wildlife & other ecosystem management objectives.  A companion to the Silvicultural Guide for the Tolerant Hardwoods Working Group in Ontario. 8-1/2 x 11, 227p, color photos, tables, 1993.
T1132 spiral bound pb ..........US $19.95 CAN $27.50
       SALE price ..........US $12.00 CAN $15.00

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.
S9396 paperback .......... US $19.95 CAN $27.50
       SALE price ..........US $12.00 CAN $15.00

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.
S979X paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $27.50
       SALE price ..........US $12.00 CAN $15.00