The forests of Michigan / Donald I. Dickmann and Larry A. Leefers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dickmann, Donald.

Contributor:

Leefers, Larry A., 1950-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forests and forestry--Michigan.

Forests and forestry.

Michigan.

Physical Description:

x, 297 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2003]

Summary:

Like no other book currently available. "The Forests of Michigan explores the natural history, ecology, and economic importance of the rich and varied forests that cover over half of the state's 37.3 million acres. "The Forests of Michigan tells how the forests returned after the Wisconsin glacier retreated, and how they recovered from the onslaught of unrestrained logging and wildfire that virtually wiped them out. The emphasis of the book is a view of sustainability that builds not only upon the lessons learned from native peoples attitude and use of trees but also on the latest scientific principles of forest ecology and management. Written in an engaging style, "The Forests of Michigan sees the forest and the trees offering a hearty serving of information as well as many anecdotal delights.

Contents:

Chapter 1. The Forests of Michigan Today 1

Chapter 2. The Ecology of Michigan's Forests 31

Chapter 3. The Ice Retreats and Michigan's Forests Return 52

Chapter 4. Forests and the Native People of Michigan 72

Chapter 5. The Forests of the Early Nineteenth Century 93

Chapter 6. The Plunder of Michigan's Pineries 118

Chapter 7. The Fiery Aftermath of the Plunder 149

Chapter 8. Forestry Is Born and Recovery Begins 173

Chapter 9. The Renewal of Michigan's Forests 192

Chapter 10. Public and Private Forests 217

Chapter 11. Shaping Michigan's Forests 238

Chapter 12. Forests in Michigan's Future 261.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [279]-287) and index.

ISBN:

0472098160

0472068164

OCLC:

52133093