Bark

by Wojtech, Michael; Wessels, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781584658528
• ISBN10: 1584658525
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-12
• Publisher: Univ Pr of New England

Summary

Many people know how to identify trees by their leaves, but what about when those leaves have fallen or are out of reach? With detailed information and illustrations covering each phase of a tree's lifecycle, this indispensable guidebook explains how to identify trees by their bark alone. 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--all enhanced by over 450 photographs, illustrations, and maps--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. Whether you're a professional naturalist or a parent leading a family hike, Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast is your essential guide to the region's 67 native and naturalized tree species.

Author Biography

Michael Wojtech edited the journal Whole Terrain and now researches, writes, and teaches about trees and other aspects of natural history. He lives with his family in the woods of western Massachusetts. His website is www.knowyourtrees.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
How to Use This Field Guide	p. 1
Bark Structure	p. 7
Bark Types	p. 15
Secondary Identification Keys 1-7	p. 37
Bark Ecology	p. 61
Species	p. 87
Acknowledgments	p. 247
Suggested Reading	p. 249
Bibliography	p. 251
Index	p. 257
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