Woody Plants of the Northern Forest

Jerry Jenkins directs the Northern Forest Atlas Project. He is author of Climate Change in the Adirondacks: The Path to Sustainability and The Adirondack Atlas: A Geographic Portrait of the Adirondack Park and coauthor of Acid Rain in the Adirondacks: An Environmental History.

The majority of the 265 woody plants present in the Northern Forest region (the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada) are illustrated in Woody Plants of the Northern Forest. High-resolution studio photos are annotated with detailed identification markers and notes.... Anyone interested in forests and their stewardship will find this title of use.(American Reference Books Annual) A beautiful, easy-to-use, and innovative identification book. The accompanying Quick Guide and online material help to fulfill the aims of the Northern Forest Atlas in producing ground-breaking resources, targeted at naturalists and ecologists, to aid in fostering conservation and stewardship of the Northern Forest Region.... The affordable price tag for the Quick Guide and the Photographic Guide make either a welcome addition to any naturalist's library.(The Canadian Field-Naturalist) This guide is an essential companion for those interested in stewardship and conservation of the region.(Northeastern Naturalist)