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An illustrated reference of selected Eastern North American trees. This book identifies the 74 unique tree species of Canada's Carolinian Zone, the temperate stretch of southern Ontario. The unusually lush Carolinian Zone is the northernmost range of the lofty Tuliptree, the elusive Pawpaw, the flamboyant Black Gum, the brooding Butternut, the Magnolia, the Cucumbertree and many more deciduous species. This book offers valuable advice on how to identify, preserve, use, and propagate each species, including important notes on the qualities of each species' wood, natural enemies, and value to wildlife. The Carolinian zone is rich in human population too -- one quarter of Canada's population resides here. The author tells us how we can protect and encourage these wonderful trees despite urban encroachment. Features: Complete alphabetical listing by common name Species fact sheets A history of each species A special look at native species Notes on preservation, restoration and usage Hundreds of detailed species illustrations

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Guide to Carolinian trees... in the sense that Thoreau's Walden might be described as a guide... [to] a small pond. -- Charles Wilkins Globe and Mail (07/17/2004)

Focuses on a tree's relationship to the ecosystem, the importance of native stock, biodiversity and habitat restoration.--Sue Lebrecht Toronto Star (08/21/2003) Guide to Carolinian trees... in the sense that Thoreau's Walden might be described as a guide... [to] a small pond.--Charles Wilkins Globe and Mail (07/17/2004) A fascinating and knowledgeable guide to native trees.--Theresa Forte St Catharines Standard (05/20/2004) Advice on how to identify, preserve, use and propagate [the trees] ... highly readable.--Ken Smith London Free Press (08/09/2003) Useful and interesting... Gardeners thinking of planting one or more trees would benefit from Waldron's work.--Robert Howard Hamilton Spectator (09/18/2003) With color pictures and hand drawings, the book identifies 73 tree species. It also focuses on a tree's relationship to the ecosystem, the importance of native stock, biodiversity and habitat restoration.--Sue Lebrecht Toronto Star (08/21/2003) At once a pleasure to read and quite informative... The author quite capably distills complex ideas into simple language, without sacrificing accuracy in the process... an incredible resource for naturalists in southern Ontario.--Tyler Smith Canadian Field-Naturalist (12/01/2004) A guide to Carolinian trees only in the sense that Thoreau's Walden might be described as a guide to the ecology of a small pond near Concord.--Charles Wilkins Globe and Mail (07/17/2004)

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Gerry Waldron has performed the arborist's hat trick by identifying three tree species previously unknown to Canada. He holds botany and horticulture degrees from the University of Guelph and has worked in the fields of agricultural research, field biology and environmental planning.

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