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Author : Peter Victor Peterson
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520027367
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (273 download)
Download or read book Native Trees of the Sierra Nevada written by Peter Victor Peterson and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780943460529
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)
Download or read book Trees and Shrubs of Nevada and Placer Counties, California written by California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes and illustrates with color photos over 200 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines that grow in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of these two counties in the northern Sierra Nevada region area, places to see trees and shrubs, insect associates, Native American uses, and value to wildlife. Includes plant keys for the oaks, pines, and special coverage of willows"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Norman Weeden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780899972046
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)
Download or read book A Sierra Nevada Flora written by Norman Weeden and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify, enjoy, or avoid Sierra wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, and trees. Follows The Jepson Manual nomenclature.
Author : John David Stuart
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520221093
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Trees and Shrubs of California written by John David Stuart and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally a guide to the woody plants of wildland California! The easy-to-follow vegetative keys, revealing drawings, crisp color photos, and handy range maps combine to make this a beautiful, reader-friendly resource to the novice and the expert alike. Each species has a page of text, including notes on habitat, morphology, and economic importance."--Michael Barbour, editor of California's Changing Landscapes "I love this book. It is warmly welcome as a guide for California's avid public, a public that includes natural history lovers, conservationists, consultants, agencies, and public and private land managers. It is useful, useable, packed with accurate information, and cannot help but assist us in the difficult job of preserving our natural heritage."--Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society
Author : Ray S. Vizgirdas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780874175356
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (753 download)
Download or read book Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada written by Ray S. Vizgirdas and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. "The Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada is the longest continuous mountain range in the United States. It contains over 50 percent of California's total flora, approximately 405 plant taxa endemic to the Sierra, and 218 taxa that are considered rare. Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada offers a comprehensive inventory of the flora of the entire range, including descriptions of the plants; their traditional and contemporary uses as food, medicine, or for making tools and other products; and information about their habitat. In addition, the authors provide an introduction that describes the natural history and ecology of the Sierra Nevada in terms of plant communities and life zones, addressing the impact of such variables as climate, elevation, soil, and precipitation. They also outline the basic principles of ethnobotany, the role of plants in human nutrition and medicine, the classification of plants, and methods of collecting plant specimens and protecting rare species. The plant descriptions are accompanied by line drawings of each major species, and there are a number of "quick keys" to help readers differentiate between similar species." "Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada is an essential reference guide for botanists, hikers, outdoors aficionados, and readers interested in the traditional uses of native plants. It is the first complete summary of the flora of one of the richest and most diverse botanical regions of North America."--Jacket.
Author : George A. Petrides
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811731669
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (316 download)
Download or read book Trees of the California Sierra Nevada written by George A. Petrides and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trees of the U.S. are easy-to-use regional field guides for backpacking, camping , and other outdoor activities For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., a user-friendly series of field guides. Ingeniously organized to allow for easy reference, each book in the series offers complete coverage of a given region of the United States and includes detailed and accurate illustrations of each species. Best of all, these guides are compact and lightweight, making them easy to throw in a pack and take along on a hike or camping trip.
Author : California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Publisher : California Native Plant Society
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California written by California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter and published by California Native Plant Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.
Author : John Muir
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book The Mountains of California written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famed naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) came to Wisconsin as a boy and studied at the University of Wisconsin. He first came to California in 1868 and devoted six years to the study of the Yosemite Valley. After work in Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, he returned to California in 1880 and made the state his home. One of the heroes of America's conservation movement, Muir deserves much of the credit for making the Yosemite Valley a protected national park and for alerting Americans to the need to protect this and other natural wonders. The mountains of California (1894) is his book length tribute to the beauties of the Sierras. He recounts not only his own journeys by foot through the mountains, glaciers, forests, and valleys, but also the geological and natural history of the region, ranging from the history of glaciers, the patterns of tree growth, and the daily life of animals and insects. While Yosemite naturally receives great attention, Muir also expounds on less well known beauty spots.
Author : Ronald M. Lanner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Conifers of California written by Ronald M. Lanner and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael Graf
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520215832
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (158 download)
Download or read book Plants of the Tahoe Basin written by Michael Graf and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The reader could hardly be disappointed with this book. More than simply a 'flower key, ' it deftly describes each species and its requirements for survival in the high Sierra. In addition to presenting an impressive collection of spectacular photographs, Graf describes the myriad physical aspects of the Basin which control the flora's vitality, its evolution and its future. This is a wildflower book with the depth and richness that will satisfy Tahoe plant lovers for a long time to come."--Joseph L. Medeiros, Sierra College
Author : George E. Gruell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests written by George E. Gruell and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests, George Gruell examines the woodlands through repeat photography: rephotographing sites depicted in historical photographs to compare past vegetation to present. The book asks readers to study the evidence, then take an active part in current debates over prescribed fire, fuel buildup, logging, and the management of our national forests.
Author : Dwight Willard
Publisher : Yosemite Conservancy
ISBN 13 : 9780939666812
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (668 download)
Download or read book A Guide to the Sequoia Groves of California written by Dwight Willard and published by Yosemite Conservancy. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide is the first to focus on all the giant sequoia groves in the state of California, not just those that are well-known. The author has identified sixty-seven different groups of these forest giants, and has organized them into five different geographic areas from north of the Kings River to south of the Tule River watershed. Extensive information is provided for each grove including general description and managing agency; historical facts; size, condition, and overall quality; access; and notable trees.
Author : Eva Begley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493031856
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Plants of Northern California written by Eva Begley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify Northern California plants. Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat Species organized by color and family Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms Notes that include ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts Glossary of botanical terms
Author : G. Dan Mitchell
Publisher : Heyday Books
ISBN 13 : 9781597143172
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)
Download or read book California's Fall Color written by G. Dan Mitchell and published by Heyday Books. This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No need to hop on a plane to the East Coast! California has beautiful fall foliage, especially in the Sierra Nevada, which glows red and golden every year with aspens, cottonwoods, dogwoods, maples, and oaks. This compact, lively guide shows visitors where and how to capture the best images of turning leaves in the eastern Sierra, Tahoe, and Yosemite, as well as destinations off the beaten track. Mitchell's advice is suitable for photographers of all levels, whether tourists who want to share their experience with friends or professionals seeking advice for dealing with the special challenges of fall photography. More than a manual of technical considerations, though, California's Fall Color encourages us to be overwhelmed by beauty--to take home an image containing the color but, just as importantly, the essence of that sublime feeling.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Wildland Fire in Ecosystems written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tracy Irwin Storer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520240964
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Sierra Nevada Natural History written by Tracy Irwin Storer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawings and color plates accompany the over 750 scientifically accurate, but easy-to-understand descriptions in this guide to the plants, animals, climate, geology, physical features and human influence in the Sierra Nevada.
Author : Stephen R. Kellert
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 9781559631471
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (314 download)
Download or read book The Biophilia Hypothesis written by Stephen R. Kellert and published by Island Press. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Biophilia" is the term coined by Edward O. Wilson to describe what he believes is humanity's innate affinity for the natural world. In his landmark book Biophilia, he examined how our tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes might be a biologically based need, integral to our development as individuals and as a species. That idea has caught the imagination of diverse thinkers. The Biophilia Hypothesis brings together the views of some of the most creative scientists of our time, each attempting to amplify and refine the concept of biophilia. The variety of perspectives -- psychological, biological, cultural, symbolic, and aesthetic -- frame the theoretical issues by presenting empirical evidence that supports or refutes the hypothesis. Numerous examples illustrate the idea that biophilia and its converse, biophobia, have a genetic component: fear, and even full-blown phobias of snakes and spiders are quick to develop with very little negative reinforcement, while more threatening modern artifacts -- knives, guns, automobiles -- rarely elicit such a response people find trees that are climbable and have a broad, umbrella-like canopy more attractive than trees without these characteristics people would rather look at water, green vegetation, or flowers than built structures of glass and concrete The biophilia hypothesis, if substantiated, provides a powerful argument for the conservation of biological diversity. More important, it implies serious consequences for our well-being as society becomes further estranged from the natural world. Relentless environmental destruction could have a significant impact on our quality of life, not just materially but psychologically and even spiritually.
