National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Eastern Region Region

by Elbert L. Little

• ISBN13: 9780394507606
• ISBN10: 0394507606
• Format: Leather Bound
• Copyright: 1980-05-12
• Publisher: Knopf
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Summary

Tree peepers everywhere will enjoy these two guides which explore the incredible environment of our country's forests-including seasonal features, habitat, range, and lore. Nearly 700 species of trees are detailed in photographs of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves -- all can be quickly accessed making this the ideal field guide for any time of year. Note: the Eastern Edition generally covers states east of the Rocky Mountains, while the Western Edition covers the Rocky Mountain range and all the states to the west of it.

Author Biography

The author, Elbert L. Little, was Chief Dendrologist of the U.S. Forest Service. After retiring, he served as a Research Associate in the Department of Botany, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.