Bark A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast

What kind of tree is that? Whether youre hiking in the woods or simply sitting in your backyard, from Maine to New York youll never be without an answer to that question, thanks to this handy companion to the trees of the Northeast. Featuring detailed information and illustrations covering each phase of a trees lifecycle, this indispensable guidebook explains how to identify trees by their bark aloneno more need to wait for leaf season. Chapters on the structure and ecology of tree bark, descriptions of bark appearance, an easy-to-use identification key, and supplemental information on non-bark characteristicsall enhanced by more than 450 photographs, illustrations, and mapswill show you how to distinguish the textures, shapes, and colors of bark to recognize various tree species, and also understand why these traits evolved. Whether youre a professional naturalist or a parent leading a family hike, this new edition of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast is your essential guide to the regions 67 native and naturalized tree species.