A naturalist's guide to identifying and understanding the forest types found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The book describes how elevation, landform, forest succession and exotic tree pests have shaped the magnificent forests found in the Park today.
The reader learns to identify the Park's forests based on these factors, and is provided with descriptions of the major trees and shrubs found in the Park.
Language
English
Pages
351
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
July 15, 2010
The Forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A naturalist's guide to identifying and understanding the forest types found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The book describes how elevation, landform, forest succession and exotic tree pests have shaped the magnificent forests found in the Park today.
The reader learns to identify the Park's forests based on these factors, and is provided with descriptions of the major trees and shrubs found in the Park.