The Overstory Book

In these 127 essays, contributors express their love for trees and their connections to a wide variety of tree-based subjects, including traditional knowledge, forest animals, the process of feeding, seeding, and tending, restoring land, and the good things trees do for the human heart. Other topics include microlife, protecting trees from wind and intruders, saving water and soil, choosing useful species, starting plants, improving income through tree-based businesses, and sustaining physical health. The articles are concise and practical, have useful illustrations and photographs, and include references and resources. The editor includes a helpful index of botanical names. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR