Oaks Of California

Author : Bruce M. Pavlik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Oak
ISBN : UOM:39015029227710

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Oaks of California by Bruce M. Pavlik Pdf

Author : Kate Marianchild
Publisher : Heyday Books
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 159714262X

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Secrets of the Oak Woodlands by Kate Marianchild Pdf

A Californian may vacation in Yosemite, Big Sur, or Death Valley, but many of us come home to an oak woodland. Yet, while common, oak woodlands are anything but ordinary. In a book rich in illustration and suffused with wonder, author Kate Marianchild combines extensive research and years of personal experience to explore some of the marvelous plants and animals that the oak woodlands nurture. Acorn woodpeckers unite in marriages of up to ten mates and raise their young cooperatively. Ground squirrels roll in rattlesnake skins to hide their scent from hungry snakes. Manzanita's rust-colored, paper-thin bark peels away in time for the summer solstice, exposing sinuous contours that are cool to the touch even on the hottest day. Conveying up-to-the-minute scientific findings with a storyteller's skill, Marianchild introduces us to a host of remarkable creatures in a world close by, a world that "rustles, hums, and sings with the sounds of wild things."

Author : Tedmund J. Swiecki,Elizabeth A. Bernhardt,US Department of Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 130414545X

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A Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of California Oaks (Enlarged Edition) by Tedmund J. Swiecki,Elizabeth A. Bernhardt,US Department of Agriculture Pdf

FULL COLOR and Enlarged Edition - California has more than twenty-five native species, natural hybrids, and varieties of oaks (Quercus species). The form of these oaks ranges from large trees, up to about 25 m tall, to shrubs no taller than about 1.5 m. California's native oaks include representatives of three oak subgroups or subgenera (Table 1). Hybridization only occurs between oaks in the same subgroup. In addition, some insects, pathogens, and other agents may selectively colonize or damage oaks in certain subgroups.

Author : Laurence Raleigh Costello,Bruce W. Hagen,Katherine S. Jones
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781601076809

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Oaks in the Urban Landscape by Laurence Raleigh Costello,Bruce W. Hagen,Katherine S. Jones Pdf

This publication offers a comprehensive look at the management of oaks in urban areas. As development moves into oak woodland areas, more and more oaks are becoming "urban" oaks. Oaks are highly valued in urban areas for their aesthetic, environmental, economic and cultural benefits. However, significant impacts to the health and structural stability of oaks have resulted from urban encroachment. Changes in environment, incompatible cultural practices, and pest problems can all lead to the early demise of our stately oaks. Using this book you'll learn how to effectively manage and protect oaks in urban areas - existing oaks as well as the planting of new oaks. Three key areas are addressed: selection, care, and preservation. You'll learn how cultural practices, pest management, risk management, preservation during development, and genetic diversity can all play a role in preserving urban oaks. Arborists, urban foresters, landscape architects, planners and designers, golf course superintendents, academics, and Master Gardeners alike will find this to be an invaluable reference guide.

Author : Fred M. Roberts
Publisher : F. M. Roberts Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018354535

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Illustrated Guide to the Oaks of the Southern Californian Floristic Province by Fred M. Roberts Pdf

Author : Timothy R. Plumb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : MINN:31951D02964925C

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Five Southern California Oaks by Timothy R. Plumb Pdf

Author : Douglas D. McCreary
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Blue oak
ISBN : 160107381X

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Regenerating Rangeland Oaks in California by Douglas D. McCreary Pdf

Author : D. Mccreary
Publisher : University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781601076656

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Living among the Oaks: A Management Guide for Landowners and Managers by D. Mccreary Pdf

The oak tree is a symbol of all that is solid and reliable, but without proper care and stewardship an oak can be just as fragile as any part of a rangeland ecosystem. Learn how to keep your oak trees healthy so they can benefit generations to come.

Author : Timothy R. Plumb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Forest management
ISBN : UIUC:30112104129090

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Oak Management in California by Timothy R. Plumb Pdf

Author : James R. Griffin,Philip M. McDonald,Pamela C. Muick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Oak
ISBN : SRLF:D0007488554

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California Oaks by James R. Griffin,Philip M. McDonald,Pamela C. Muick Pdf

Author : Ronald Newbold Bracewell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Trees
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115134483

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Trees of Stanford and Environs by Ronald Newbold Bracewell Pdf

Author : Ronald M. Lanner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028512304

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Conifers of California by Ronald M. Lanner Pdf

Author : Lori Eanes
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594857126

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Backyard Roots by Lori Eanes Pdf

CLICK HERE to download two urban farming profiles from Backyard Roots (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * An inspiring book that features 35 urban farmers from Northern California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia * Stories, advice and tips to help you succeed in growing food, raising animals and building community * Features over 200 photos * A follow-up title to the 2012 Nautilus Book Award-winning The Urban Farm Handbook The burgeoning range of people now turning their urban backyards into homesteads is wide and varied, from families with young children, to immigrants recapturing their original culture, to idealistic twenty-somethings seeking community. Many of these farmers have a special lesson or inspiration to share with those who aspire to, or simply appreciate, the urban farm lifestyle. Backyard Roots is a unique project by California-based photographer Lori Eanes that evocatively and intimately explores the lives of 35 urban farmers in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. In these stories and photos you'll find people like Laura Allen, the Oakland-based cofounder of Greywater Action, a policy and education nonprofit that promotes the use of greywater systems. In Vancouver, aquaponic farmer Jodi Peters sustainably grows and harvests tilapia in sync with her organic vegetable garden. Or meet Jonathan Chen, a young cancer survivor who now manages the Danny Woo Community Gardens in south Seattle, where a group of Southeast Asian immigrants farm in a vibrant mix of cultures. From the elderly to the young, the trendy to the purely functional, here are inspiring stories, ideas on how to make it happen, tips on everything from chicken keeping to community health, and so much more. Find additional pictures, stories and updates from the farmers featured in Backyard Roots at backyardrootsblog.com Winner of the Nautilus Awards 2014 "Better Books for a Better World" Gold Award!

Author : United States Department of Agriculture
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508503788

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A Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of California Oaks by United States Department of Agriculture Pdf

California has more than twenty-five native species, natural hybrids, and varieties of oaks (Quercus species). The form of these oaks ranges from large trees, up to about 25 m tall, to shrubs no taller than about 1.5 m. California's native oaks include representatives of three oak subgroups or subgenera. Hybridization only occurs between oaks in the same subgroup. In addition, some insects, pathogens, and other agents may selectively colonize or damage oaks in certain subgroups.

Author : Frederica Bowcutt
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780295805931

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The Tanoak Tree by Frederica Bowcutt Pdf

Tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus) is a resilient and common hardwood tree native to California and southwestern Oregon. People’s radically different perceptions of it have ranged from treasured food plant to cash crop to trash tree. Having studied the patterns of tanoak use and abuse for nearly twenty years, botanist Frederica Bowcutt uncovers a complex history of cultural, sociopolitical, and economic factors affecting the tree’s fate. Still valued by indigenous communities for its nutritious acorn nut, the tree has also been a source of raw resources for a variety of industries since white settlement of western North America. Despite ongoing protests, tanoaks are now commonly killed with herbicides in industrial forests in favor of more commercially valuable coast redwood and Douglas-fir. As one nontoxic alternative, many foresters and communities promote locally controlled, third-party certified sustainable hardwood production using tanoak, which doesn’t depend on clearcutting and herbicide use. Today tanoaks are experiencing massive die-offs due to sudden oak death, an introduced disease. Bowcutt examines the complex set of factors that set the stage for the tree’s current ecological crisis. The end of the book focuses on hopeful changes including reintroduction of low-intensity burning to reduce conifer competition for tanoaks, emerging disease resistance in some trees, and new partnerships among tanoak defenders, including botanists, foresters, Native Americans, and plant pathologists. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzY7QxOiI8I