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Our national forests : stories from America's most important public lands / Greg M. Peters ; foreword by Mary Mitsos.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Portland : Timber Press, 2021Description: 277 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
  • cartographic image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781604699630
  • 1604699639
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Contents:
No forests, no water : the story of eastern National Forests -- Seeds of reforestation : the art and science of growing trees -- From the Dustbowl to Midewin : restoring America's grasslands -- The original people's land : Native voices and the struggle to be heard -- Crowd control : just because bears do it, doesn't mean humans should -- Capital W wilderness : the origins and future of wilderness and national forests -- The wolverine watchers : how citizen science helps wildlife -- After the burn : the Eagle Creek Fire -- All the people's land : diversity and representation in the Forest Service, National Forests, and the great outdoors.
Summary: "Across 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, national forests provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself. Welcoming 170 million visitors each year to hike, bike, paddle, ski, fish, and hunt, "the people's lands" offer more than just recreation. Timber is harvested, lost habitats are recovered, and endangered wildlife is protected as part of the Forest Service's enduring mission. In Our National Forests, Greg Peters reveals an inside look at America's most important public land and the people committed to protecting it and ensuring access for all. From the story of how the Forest Service grows millions of seedlings in the West each year, to their efforts to save the hellbender salamander in Appalachia, the narrative spans the breadth of the country and its diverse ecology. People are at the center of the stories, whether the dedicated folks in the Forest Service, or the everyday citizens who support and tend to the protected lands near their homes"-- Provided by publisher.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"An inspiring reminder of the incredible resource that is our public lands." --Brendan Leonard, author of The Camping Life and Surviving the Great Outdoors



Across 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, national forests provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself. They welcome 170 million visitors each year to hike, bike, paddle, ski, fish, and hunt. But "the people's lands" offer more than just recreation. Lost habitats are recovered, timber is harvested, and endangered wildlife is protected as part of the Forest Service's enduring mission.



In Our National Forests , Greg Peters gives an inside look at America's most important public lands and the people committed to protecting them and ensuring access for all. From the Forest Service growing millions of seedlings in the West each year, to their efforts to save the hellbender salamander in Appalachia, the story spans the breadth of the country and its diverse ecology. And people are at the center, whether the dedicated Forest Service members or the everyday citizens who support and tend to the protected lands near their homes.



This complete look at America's national forests--their triumphs, challenges, controversies, and vital programs--is a must-read for everyone interested in the history of America's most important public lands.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-264) and index.

"Across 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, national forests provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself. Welcoming 170 million visitors each year to hike, bike, paddle, ski, fish, and hunt, "the people's lands" offer more than just recreation. Timber is harvested, lost habitats are recovered, and endangered wildlife is protected as part of the Forest Service's enduring mission. In Our National Forests, Greg Peters reveals an inside look at America's most important public land and the people committed to protecting it and ensuring access for all. From the story of how the Forest Service grows millions of seedlings in the West each year, to their efforts to save the hellbender salamander in Appalachia, the narrative spans the breadth of the country and its diverse ecology. People are at the center of the stories, whether the dedicated folks in the Forest Service, or the everyday citizens who support and tend to the protected lands near their homes"-- Provided by publisher.

No forests, no water : the story of eastern National Forests -- Seeds of reforestation : the art and science of growing trees -- From the Dustbowl to Midewin : restoring America's grasslands -- The original people's land : Native voices and the struggle to be heard -- Crowd control : just because bears do it, doesn't mean humans should -- Capital W wilderness : the origins and future of wilderness and national forests -- The wolverine watchers : how citizen science helps wildlife -- After the burn : the Eagle Creek Fire -- All the people's land : diversity and representation in the Forest Service, National Forests, and the great outdoors.

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