Book
Trees to know in Oregon and Washington / Edward C. Jensen.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780870711206
- ISBN: 0870711202
- Physical Description: 172 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.
- Edition: 70th anniversary edition.
- Publisher: Corvallis, OR : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2020.
- Copyright: ℗♭2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published as Trees to know in Oregon. Corvallis, OR : Oregon State College Press, 1950. First edition written by Charles R. Ross. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Native conifers -- Native broadleaved trees -- Common ornamental trees -- Northwest forests -- Index. |
| Summary, etc.: | For 70 years, people have turned to one book to learn about Northwest trees: Trees to Know in Oregon. This new edition, retitled--Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington,--expands its scope to cover more territory and include more trees... The book was first published in 1950. Charles R. Ross, an Oregon State University Extension forester, wanted to introduce readers to the towering giants in their backyards. Since then,--Edward C. Jensen--has--stewarded the publication through several more editions. This edition features several rare species native to southwest Oregon. It also updates scientific names and adds a new section on how Northwest forests are likely to be affected by changing climates... Since its initial publication,--Trees to Know--has become a mainstay for students, gardeners, small woodland owners and visitors to the Pacific Northwest. Along with all the details on native conifers, broadleaves, and more than 50 ornamental trees, readers will find: More than 400 full-color photos and 70 maps depicting habitat, range and forest type. Easy-to-follow identification keys. Handy guides to help distinguish one variety from another. The story of Northwest forests past, present and future. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Trees > Oregon > Identification. Trees > Washington (State) > Identification. Forests and forestry > Northwest, Pacific. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Upper Skagit Library | 582.16 JEN | 1015270 | New Nonfiction | Available | - |
