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Forty ways to know a tree : exploring trees to understand nature / Joan Maloof.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Maloof, Joan, 1956- Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Trees--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Trees.
- Nature.
- Trees--Ecology.
- trees (woody plants).
- Genre:
- handbooks.
- Handbooks and manuals.
- Physical Description:
- 192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Other Title:
- 40 ways to know a tree
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Princeton Architectural Press, 2025.
- Summary:
- This work presents forty short, accessible essays that explore the biological, ecological, and sensory dimensions of trees. It combines scientific observation with reflective and interpretive writing to examine trees as living organisms deeply interconnected with ecosystems and human experience. Topics include tree anatomy, growth patterns, ecological relationships, seasonal changes, and environmental significance. Each essay is paired with watercolor illustrations depicting a variety of tree species from around the world. The book emphasizes ecological awareness, conservation, and the cultural and environmental importance of trees, particularly in the context of declining forest coverage and climate change.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781797238036
- 1797238035
- 9781797238043
- 1797238043
- OCLC:
- 1531082553
- Publisher Number:
- 90104832282
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