Woodland And Forest

Author : Racquel Foran
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629699257

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Woodland Forest Ecosystems by Racquel Foran Pdf

This title will introduce readers to woodland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known woodlands and their unique characteristics.. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465466150

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Woodland and Forest by DK Pdf

How do forests form? What kind of animals live in forests? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of trees, leaves, and woodland animals for kids who are curious about nature. With amazing facts about fun topics like bark and buds, Woodland and Forest lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like paper making and leave identification. It includes information on cold coniferous forests, dry deciduous woodland, and tropical rain forests, so kids can search the greenery wherever they are. With its natural look and feel and its practical approach to learning, Woodland and Forest is sure to encourage budding little explorers. Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.

Author : Cecil C. Konijnendijk
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319750767

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The Forest and the City by Cecil C. Konijnendijk Pdf

Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulognes, Epping Forest, Hong Kong’s country parks, Stanley Park: throughout history cities across the world have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed – and in some cases are promoting – a distinct ‘forest identity’. This book introduces the rich heritage of these city forests as cultural landscapes, and shows that cities and forests can be mutually beneficial. Essential reading for students and researchers interested in urban sustainability and urban forestry, this book also has much wider appeal. For with city forests playing an increasingly important role in local government sustainability programs, it provides an important reference for those involved in urban planning and decision making, public affairs and administration, and even public health. From providers of livelihoods to healthy recreational environments, and from places of inspiration and learning to a source of conflict, the book presents examples of city forests from around the world. These cases clearly illustrate how the social and cultural development of towns and forests has often gone hand in hand. They also reveal how better understanding of city forests as distinct cultural and social phenomena can help to strengthen synergies both between cities and forests, and between urban society and nature.

Author : Peter Wohlleben,Jane Billinghurst
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781771643320

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Forest Walking by Peter Wohlleben,Jane Billinghurst Pdf

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, this guide to awakening your senses and engaging deeply with the forest is the perfect gift for hikers and walkers. “This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees.”—Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs and How to Read Water "You'll be changed after reading this fine and enchanting book.”—Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no—but when we do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to engage with the forest by decoding nature’s signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you. What can you learn by following the spread of a root, by tasting the tip of a branch, by searching out that bitter almond smell? What creatures can be found in a stream if you turn over a rock—and what is the best way to cross a forest stream, anyway? How can you understand a forest’s history by the feel of the path underfoot, the scars on the trees along the trail, or the play of sunlight through the branches? How can we safely explore the forest at night? What activities can we use to engage children with the forest? Throughout Forest Walking, the authors share experiences and observations from visiting forests across North America: from the rainforests and redwoods of the west coast to the towering white pines of the east, and down to the cypress swamps of the south and up to the boreal forests of the north. With Forest Walking, German forester Peter Wohlleben teams up with his longtime editor, Jane Billinghurst, as the two write their first book together, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. Together, they will teach you how to listen to what the forest is saying, no matter where you live or which trees you plan to visit next.

Author : Thomas J. McEvoy
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597266178

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Positive Impact Forestry by Thomas J. McEvoy Pdf

Positive Impact Forestry is a primer for private woodland owners and their managers on managing their land and forests to protect both ecological and economic vitality. Moving beyond the concept of "low impact forestry," Thom McEvoy brings together the latest scientific understanding and insights to describe an approach to managing forests that meets the needs of landowners while at the same time maintaining the integrity of forest ecosystems. "Positive impact forestry" emphasizes forestry's potential to achieve sustainable benefits both now and into the future, with long-term investment superseding short-term gain, and the needs of families -- especially future generations -- exceeding those of individuals. Thom McEvoy offers a thorough discussion of silvicultural basics, synthesizing and explaining the current state of forestry science on topics such as forest soils, tree roots, form and function in trees, and the effects of different harvesting methods on trees, soil organisms, and sites. He also offers invaluable advice on financial, legal, and management issues, ranging from finding the right forestry professionals to managing for products other than timber to passing forest lands and management legacies on to future generations. Positive Impact Forestry helps readers understand the impacts of deliberate human activities on forests and offers viable strategies that provide benefits without damaging ecosystems. It speaks directly to private forest owners and their advisers and represents an innovative guide for anyone concerned with protecting forest ecosystems, timber production, land management, and the long-term health of forests. Named the "Best Forestry Book for 2004" by the National Woodlands Owners Association

Author : Sonya Newland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Forest animals
ISBN : 0749695439

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Woodland and Forest Animals by Sonya Newland Pdf

Woodland & Forest Animals studies creatures under threat in woodland areas, and looks at how conservation is reversing damage caused by human activity and natural disasters. It is part of the Saving Wildlife series, which investigates the world s endangered species in the context of their different environments.

Author : Peter Thomas,John Packham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521834520

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Ecology of Woodlands and Forests by Peter Thomas,John Packham Pdf

A concise, non-technical account of the structure and evolution of woodlands and forests, first published in 2007.

Author : Emmanuel N. Chidumayo,Davison J. Gumbo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136531378

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The Dry Forests and Woodlands of Africa by Emmanuel N. Chidumayo,Davison J. Gumbo Pdf

The dry forests and woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa are major ecosystems, with a broad range of strong economic and cultural incentives for keeping them intact. However, few people are aware of their importance, compared to tropical rainforests, despite them being home to more than half of the continent's population. This unique book brings together scientific knowledge on this topic from East, West, and Southern Africa and describes the relationships between forests, woodlands, people and their livelihoods. Dry forest is defined as vegetation dominated by woody plants, primarily trees, the canopy of which covers more than 10 per cent of the ground surface, occurring in climates with a dry season of three months or more. This broad definition - wider than those used by many authors - incorporates vegetation types commonly termed woodland, shrubland, thicket, savanna, wooded grassland, as well as dry forest in its strict sense. The book provides a comparative analysis of management experiences from the different geographic regions, emphasizing the need to balance the utilization of dry forests and woodland products between current and future human needs. Further, the book explores the techniques and strategies that can be deployed to improve the management of African dry forests and woodlands for the benefit of all, but more importantly, the communities that live off these vegetation formations. Thus, the book lays a foundation for improving the management of dry forests and woodlands for the wide range of products and services they provide.

Author : Carmen Bredeson
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766030059

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Baby Animals of the Woodland Forest by Carmen Bredeson Pdf

"Up-close photos and information about baby animals of the temperate forest biome"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Verna R. Johnston
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520202481

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California Forests and Woodlands by Verna R. Johnston Pdf

From majestic Redwoods to ancient Western Bristlecone Pines, California's trees have long inspired artists, poets, naturalists—and real estate developers. Verna Johnston's splendid book, illustrated with her superb color photographs and Carla Simmons's detailed black-and-white drawings, now offers an unparalleled view of the Golden State's world-renowned forests and woodlands. In clear, vivid prose, Johnston introduces each of the state's dominant forest types. She describes the unique characteristics of the trees and the interrelationships of the plants and animals living among them, and she analyzes how fire, flood, fungi, weather, soil, and humans have affected the forest ecology. The world of forest and woodland animals comes alive in these pages—the mating games, predation patterns, communal life, and the microscopic environment of invertebrates and fungi are all here. Johnston also presents a sobering view of the environmental hazards that threaten the state's trees: acid snow, ozone, blister rust, over-logging. Noting the interconnectedness of the diverse life forms within tree regions, she suggests possible answers to the problems currently plaguing these areas. Enriched by the observations of early naturalists and Johnston's many years of fieldwork, this is a book that will be welcomed by all who care about California's treasured forests and woodlands.

Author : George F. Peterken
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-03-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521367921

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Natural Woodland by George F. Peterken Pdf

A fascinating account of woodland natural history for all those concerned with woodland management and ecology.

Author : Small Woodlands Program of BC.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Agroforestry
ISBN : MINN:31951P007559035

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Managing Your Woodland by Small Woodlands Program of BC. Pdf

This publication, written for non-foresters, is a guide for the management of small woodlands in British Columbia for a range of social, economic, & environmental values. It provides an overview of the steps involved in the practice of forestry, the types of decisions that need to be made, the kinds of work to be done, and where help can be obtained. Each chapter covers a management phase in woodland management, primarily for timber production but with consideration to the safeguarding or enhancement of other resource values. Topics of chapters include forestry basics, forest inventory, management planning, stand management (silvicultural systems, commercial thinning), multi-use forestry (agroforestry), forest access (woodland roads), harvesting, marketing timber & non-timber products, reforestation, stand tending, forest protection, business planning, forest legislation, and information resources.

Author : Jane Worroll,Peter Houghton
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781780289298

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Play The Forest School Way by Jane Worroll,Peter Houghton Pdf

Woodland games, crafts, and other outdoor adventures from the Forest School—for parents and their children The rise of the grassroots Forest School movement in recent years is part of a groundswell of concern about the wellbeing of our children, with many media scare stories about child obesity, "nature deficit disorder" (as described in Last Child in the Woods), and lack of exposure to risk. This outdoor adventure manual is the antidote! Packed full of ideas, from making nature jewelry and whittling a bow and arrow, to building a shelter and foraging for food, it also celebrates the Forest School philosophy of encouraging self-esteem, confidence, and social skills through engagement with nature. The activities contain variations for varied age groups, small groups like play dates or birthday parties, as well as things to do with just one or two children. Parents are encouraged to guide the play but the activity instructions are written in a simple style with fun illustrations so that kids can take the lead as well.

Author : Richard Irvine
Publisher : GMC Publications
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Outdoor recreation for children
ISBN : 1784945005

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Forest Craft by Richard Irvine Pdf

"In today's hectic world, many of us are looking for ways to slow down, take time out, and calm our busy minds. The benefits of doing this are well documented for overworked adults. However, there's an increasing focus on how much children can gain from regular, quiet, meditative practice. An absorbing pastime like whittling in a peaceful woodland setting offers exactly that. With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, this book presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards--projects such as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, whimmy diddle, rhythm sticks and elder wand."--Publisher's website.

Author : Dorine Barbey
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : 1851031472

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Woodland and Forest by Dorine Barbey Pdf