Portland Public Library

Tree by tree, saving North America's eastern forests, Scott J. Meiners

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Tree by tree

bibliography

Scott J. Meiners

saving North America's eastern forests

"For decades, the forests of Eastern North America have faced pathogen and insect pests that have functionally removed tree species from the landscape. This book presents the ecological roles that the trees play, the biology of the threats faced, and the approaches that may remediate the problems"--, Provided by publisher

Introduction: First, some context -- American elm-Ulmus americana -- American chestnut-Castanea dentata -- Eastern hemlock-Tsuga canadensis -- White ash-Fraxinus americana -- Sugar maple-Acer saccharum -- Other trees with other challenges -- The next in line -- Putting it all together -- Conclusion: Protecting our forests' future