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OverviewFamous Trees of Texas was first published in 1970 by the Texas Forest Service (now Texas A&M Forest Service), an organization created in 1915 and charged with protecting and sustaining the forests, trees, and other related natural resources of Texas. For the 100-year anniversary of TFS, the agency presents a new edition of this classic book, telling the stories of 101 trees throughout the state. Some are old friends, featured in the first edition and still alive (27 of the original 81 trees described in the first edition have died); some are newly designated, discovered as people began to recognize their age and value. All of them remain “living links” to the state’s storied past. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gretchen Riley , Peter D. Smith , Texas A & M Forest ServicePublisher: Texas A & M University Press Imprint: Texas A & M University Press Edition: Texas A&M Forest Service Centennial Edition Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.800kg ISBN: 9781623492380ISBN 10: 1623492386 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 31 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsFamous Trees of Texas offers a compelling way to study the relationship between the state's history and its environment, in addition to celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Texas Forest Service. The one hundred trees featured in this book--those that have survived--provide historic enlightenment as well as always appreciated shade. But even those that have fallen still make their presence felt through this volume. --Glenn Dromgoole, author and Texas book columnist--Glenn Dromgoole (08/20/2014) Famous Trees of Texas offers a compelling way to study the relationship between the state s history and its environment, in addition to celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Texas Forest Service. The one hundred trees featured in this book--those that have survived--provide historic enlightenment as well as always appreciated shade. But even those that have fallen still make their presence felt through this volume. Glenn Dromgoole, author and Texas book columnist--Glenn Dromgoole (08/20/2014) Author InformationGretchen Riley is a staff forester and the urban forestry partnership coordinator at Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS), College Station, Texas, USA. Peter D. Smith is the urban forestry program manager at the Arbor Day Foundation and the former urban forestry program manager at TFS. He lives in Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |