| Description |
viii, 94 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
"FS-1172. July 2022"--cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-92). |
| Contents |
Preface -- Introduction -- Where do trees grow and why? Ecological divisions of North America ; Forest extent ; Tree species ranges; Types of forest communities -- What else lives in the forest? Wildlife habitat ; Forest birds ; Forest fish and aquatic species ; Forest mammals -- What shapes the forest? Native and nonnative insects and diseases ; Wildland fire as a natural disturbance ; Wildland fire management ; Providing quality wood products while sustaining our forests ; Planted forests ; Our changing forests -- What benefits do forests provide? ; Clean water ; Wilderness ; Agroforestry ; Urban forests provide benefits where we live ; Taking stock in carbon ; Wood products in everyday life ; Forest industries keep America working -- What is the future of our forests? Who owns the forest? ; America's private forest owners ; America's public forest owners ; Forests and the carbon cycle ; Forests on the move. |
| Summary |
The United States of America has a remarkable forest resource - more than 765 million acres of planted and natural forest land and an additional 58 million acres of woodlands. These lands provide clean water, clean air, wildlife and fish habitat, recreational opportunities, and for nearly four centuries have been the foundation for economic development. This Atlas introduces the reader to a trove of information also available online at the forest atlas website (https://forest-atlas.fs.fed.us). |
| Subject |
Forests and forestry -- United States.
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Trees -- United States.
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Trees -- United States -- Geographical distribution -- Maps.
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Forests and forestry -- United States -- Maps.
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Forests and forestry. (OCoLC)fst00932632
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Trees. (OCoLC)fst01155984
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Trees -- Geographical distribution.
(OCoLC)fst01156040
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Atlases. (OCoLC)fst01423875
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Maps. (OCoLC)fst01423704
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Atlases.
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| Added Author |
Perry, Charles H. (Charles Hobie), editor, author.
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Alves Finco, Marcus Vinicius, editor, author.
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Wilson, Barry T., editor, author.
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Heath, Linda S., author of preface.
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Guldin, Richard W., author of preface.
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United States. Forest Service.
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| Gpo Item No. |
0084-A-26 |
| Sudoc No. |
A 13.182:2022/7 |
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