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Twilight of the Hemlocks and Beeches
2018,2021
Overview
In this magnificently illustrated book, conservationist and
celebrated outdoors photographer Tim Palmer launches us on a
revealing journey among the hemlock and beech trees that have for
millennia towered over America's eastern woodlands.
The eastern hemlock and North American beech once thrived from
Maine to Georgia, casting shade on trout streams, nourishing
wildlife large and small, and gracing uncounted valleys,
mountainsides, parks, and backyards. These trees now face tragic
decimation by exotic insects and pathogens. Palmer's photos record
the splendor of the cherished hemlock and beech in the same way
that pictures of iconic, historic buildings commemorate classic
landmarks gone the way of the wrecking ball. And yet, as Palmer
underscores in his final chapter, the lessons learned as we address
the fate of these trees can help us chart a better course for all
wooded landscapes in the years ahead. This story of loss,
scientific inquiry, and prospective recovery is vital to
understanding nature in our time.
As an act of artistic preservation, a report on the science
vital to the survival of these trees, and a call to action,
Twilight of the Hemlocks and Beeches assures a lasting
legacy for this irreplaceable forest community. With more than one
hundred exquisite full-color photographs, this book is a must-have
for outdoor enthusiasts, natural historians, ecologists, and all
lovers of nature.
Publisher
Penn State University Press,Pennsylvania State University Press
Subject
ISBN
0271079533, 9780271079530, 0271082518, 9780271082516
