National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America

National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America
by Bruce Kershner

National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America
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Author: Bruce Kershner
Foreword: Craig Tufts
Contributor: Daniel Mathews
Contributor: Gil Nelson
Contributor: Richard Spellenberg
Contributor: John W. Thieret
Contributor: Terry Purinton
Contributor: Andrew Block
Contributor: Gerry Moore
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-09
ISBN: 1402738757
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Sterling

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Book Review: Great field guide
Summary: 5 Stars

This book rocks. It's by far the best tree guide out there. There are several things that make it really unique. First each tree has an ID tip to help distinguish that tree. The authors don't blindly identify each tree, but also make note of possible ID problems you might encounter (if a characteristic of one tree is similar to another). It also will show pictures of trees that best help you identify the tree (not just show the silhouette of the crown, or drawing/picture of a leave or bud). The guide is smart in that it shows you unique characteristics about that particular tree and has real, full color pictures. Aside from highlighting key features, it also still describes all the features (fruit/leaf/bud size, shape, color, etc) you'd expect. While the guide does provide some natural history with trees, it's mostly for identification. I've looked around a lot for a good tree ID book and this is the best one by far. The only down size is it's a little big (it covers all of North America), but I'll trade that for the content and quality any day.

Summary of National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America

From the National Wildlife Federation® comes the most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American trees.

 

The Jeffrey Pine, Coconut Palm, Staghorn Sumac, and Western Hemlock: this single, portable volume features these, plus more than 700 other tree species and varieties, with special emphasis on their leaves, bark, fruits, and flowers. More than 2,000 stunning images show these trees in their natural habitats. Other features include: a unique identification tip for each tree; range maps showing distribution in North America; How to Identify a Tree section; a detailed glossary of tree parts and leaf, fruit, flower, and bark types; essays on ecology, conservation, and North America?s important forest types; plus a complex species and quick-flip indexes. The guide?s unique waterproof cover makes it especially valuable for use in the field.

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