Tree by Tree: Saving North America's Eastern Forests

Tree by Tree is a book that explores the biological threats endangering tree species in eastern North America and provides practical steps for their conservation. It highlights the importance of paying attention to changes in forest composition and the disruption that diversity loss can cause to ecosystems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Cornell University Press

Tree by Tree is a comprehensive warning and toolkit for the future of forest recovery. Scott J. Meiners delves into the critical biological threats facing tree species native to the forests of eastern North America, shedding light on this pressing issue. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these threats as the first step toward saving our forests.

Meiners selects five familiar trees—the American elm, American chestnut, eastern hemlock, white ash, and sugar maple—to explore their economic, ecological, and cultural significance. He highlights the challenges these trees have faced, such as outbreaks of Dutch elm disease and infestations of emerald ash borers, which have led to their disappearance from forests. Through his insights, Meiners demonstrates how diversity loss disrupts intricate ecosystems and underscores the need for greater attention to significant changes in forest composition.

In addition to raising awareness, Tree by Tree provides practical steps for conserving native tree species. It offers inspiration and insights to empower individuals and communities to take action in saving our forests. By recognizing the threats and embracing conservation efforts, we can work towards a brighter future for our planet's forests.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501771262