Treepedia : : A Brief Compendium of Arboreal Lore / / Joan Maloof.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2021 English
• VerfasserIn: Maloof, Joan,
• MitwirkendeR: Westfall, Maren,
• Place / Publishing House: Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2021]; ©2021
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Language: English
• Series: "Pedia" Books ; 1
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (152 p.) :; 43 b/w illus.
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Preface --; Adirondacks --; Baobab --; Cacao --; Davis, Mary Byrd (1936– 2011) --; Emerald Ash Borer --; Fig --; Ginkgo --; Heartwood --; Juniper --; Kilmer, Joyce (1886– 1918) --; Leaf Scar --; Maathai, Wangari (1940– 2011) --; Oak --; Palm --; Redwood Summer --; Sapwood --; Tongass Forest --; Willow --; Acknowledgments --; Works Cited
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9780691218243; 9783110754001; 9783110753776; 9783110754148; 9783110753912; 9783110739121
• DOI: 10.1515/9780691218243?locatt=mode:legacy
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Joan Maloof.

A captivating A–Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of usTreepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries—on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies—this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal.In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree, and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya. Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia "Butterfly" Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, proforestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from The Lord of the Rings, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more. The book's convenient size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your love of the forest may lead you.With enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, Treepedia is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods.