An introduction to deciduous forest biomes that looks at where they are located in the world, their various climates and seasons, native plants and animals and more.
Discusses various aspects of forests and trees, covering topics such as seasons, flora and fauna, decomposers, food webs, the water cycle, and the influence of droughts, storms, and fires. Includes instructions for an ant farm lab activity.
An introduction to forest evolution that describes renewable and nonrenewable resources, and discusses the importance, management, and conservation of forest resources.
Cumulative verse illustrates the interdependency of the plants and animals that live in the ancient forest, with information on the featured characters, including a 300-year-old Douglas fir tree, Northern spotted owls, and truffles. Also includes a brief discussion of the importance of ancient forests.
understanding and perspectives from forest research
Matyssek, Rainer
2013
"This book aims to increase understanding of the state and potential of forest ecosystems to mitigate and to adapt to climate change in a polluted environment."--Back cover.