The nature of oaks the rich ecology of our most essential native trees
Reveals the ecological importance of the oak tree, discussing its month-by-month role in the planet's seasonal cycles, and shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Portland, Oregon :
Timber Press,
2021.
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| Summary: | Reveals the ecological importance of the oak tree, discussing its month-by-month role in the planet's seasonal cycles, and shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak. |
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| Physical Description: | 197 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-162) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781643260440 1643260448 |
| Author Notes: | Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 107 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 44 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. Doug is author of Bringing Nature Home , Nature's Best Hope , and The Nature of Oaks ; and co-founder with Michelle Alfandari of HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK®. Learn more at HNPARK.org. |
