{"product_id":"treepedia-a-brief-compendium-of-arboreal-lore-9780691208756","title":"Treepedia: A Brief Compendium of Arboreal Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTreepedia\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries--on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies--this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree, and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya. Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia \"Butterfly\" Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, proforestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more. The book's portable size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your love of the forest may lead you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, \u003ci\u003eTreepedia\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 100 percent recycled, uncoated, wood-free paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Maloof\u003c\/b\u003e is founder and director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national organization that works to save threatened forests, and professor emerita of biological sciences at Salisbury University. Her books include \u003ci\u003eNature's Temples\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTeaching the Trees\u003c\/i\u003e. Twitter @OldGrowthFN \u003cb\u003eMaren Westfall\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, designer, and photographer.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599376683282,"sku":"9780691208756","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_799bdc78-b521-466c-a7ad-6a81bf9d377f.jpg?v=1732200202","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/treepedia-a-brief-compendium-of-arboreal-lore-9780691208756","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}