ISBN: 9781332861392 - notes on the red cedar (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive natural history text offers an in-depth investigation into the cultural uses and environmental adaptations of the Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana). First identified and classified by the renowned botanist Linnaeus, the Red Cedar has long been prized for its durability and bioactive properties. The author, a recognized specialist on American forestry, delves into the historical significance of this tree and examines how it has been prized across various cultures. Drawing on his own fieldwork, the author details the ideal soil composition and climatic conditions needed for the Red Cedar to thrive, creating a helpful resource for landscapers, horticulturalists, and even those looking to cultivate their own Red Cedar grove. Beyond its natural history, this book also touches on the many human uses for the Red Cedar, including its purposeful cultivation for telephone poles, pencils, and even decorative ornamentation. The author explores the threats facing this culturally and economically valuable species, warning of its diminishing supply and impressing upon the reader the importance of conservation. This book is a valuable asset to any library, combining the cultural, economic, and scientific significance of a species facing extinction. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…