{"product_id":"this-land-a-guide-to-western-national-forests-paperback","title":"This Land: A Guide to Western National Forests - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert H. Mohlenbrock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMike Dombeck\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart armchair travelogue, part guide book, this projected three-volume series--divided into the western, central, and eastern United States--will introduce readers to all 155 national forests across the country. \u003ci\u003eThis Land \u003c\/i\u003eis the only comprehensive field guide that describes the natural features, wildernesses, scenic drives, campgrounds, and hiking trails of our national forests, many of which--while little known and sparsely visited--boast features as spectacular as those found in our national parks and monuments. Each entry includes logistical information about size and location, facilities, attractions, and associated wilderness areas. For about half of the forests, Robert H. Mohlenbrock has provided sidebars on the biological or geological highlights, drawn from the \"This Land\" column that he has written for \u003ci\u003eNatural History \u003c\/i\u003emagazine since 1984. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperbly illustrated with color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is loaded with information, clearly written, and easy to use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume covers national forests in: Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho, Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo my knowledge, there is no other title that assembles the information gathered in this book in such a comprehensive and helpful manner.... \u003ci\u003eThis Land \u003c\/i\u003ewill be a singular, indispensable and definitive title on the national forests for some time to come.--John A. Murray, author of \u003ci\u003eWriting about Nature \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Land \u003c\/i\u003eadeptly conveys the sense of awe that characterizes our national forests. In the end, this volume will help us and future generations understand and appreciate the wealth of this land and remind us of the importance of being responsible stewards of the people's land today and for future generations.--Mike Dombeck, Chief Emeritus, U.S. Forest Service \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Americans are very mobile today and many have become disillusioned with the masses encountered in the national parks... the national forests are a national secret to most people. [This Land] will begin to unfurl that secret.\"--Lawrence R. Stritch, President of the Eastern Panhandle Native Plant Society of West Virginia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo my knowledge, there is no other title that assembles the information gathered in this book in such a comprehensive and helpful manner.... \u003ci\u003eThis Land \u003c\/i\u003ewill be a singular, indispensable and definitive title on the national forests for some time to come.--John A. Murray, author of \u003ci\u003eWriting about Nature \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThis Land \u003c\/i\u003eadeptly conveys the sense of awe that characterizes our national forests. In the end, this volume will help us and future generations understand and appreciate the wealth of this land and remind us of the importance of being responsible stewards of the people's land today and for future generations.\"--Mike Dombeck, Chief Emeritus, U.S. Forest Service \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Americans are very mobile today and many have become disillusioned with the masses encountered in the national parks... the national forests are a national secret to most people. [This Land] will begin to unfurl that secret.\"--Lawrence R. Stritch, President of the Eastern Panhandle Native Plant Society of West Virginia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert H. Mohlenbrock\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and Senior Scientist at Biotic Consultants, Inc. Among his many books are \u003ci\u003eYou Can Grow Tropical Fruit Trees \u003c\/i\u003e(1999), \u003ci\u003eField Guide to North American Trees \u003c\/i\u003e(1987), \u003ci\u003eField Guide to North American Wildflowers \u003c\/i\u003e(1987), and \u003ci\u003eWhere Have All the Wildflowers Gone? \u003c\/i\u003e(1983). Mike Dombeck is Chief Emeritus of the U.S. Forest Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 8.96 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47342605336825,"sku":"9780520239678","price":66.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/OgxyFH5LMr9780520239678.webp?v=1769713867","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/this-land-a-guide-to-western-national-forests-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}