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Across 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, national forests provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself. They welcome 170 million visitors each year to hike, bike, paddle, ski, fish, and hunt. But “the people’s lands” offer more than just recreation. Lost habitats are recovered, timber is harvested, and endangered wildlife is protected as part of the Forest Service’s enduring mission.
In Our National Forests, Greg Peters gives an inside look at America’s most important public lands and the people committed to protecting them and ensuring access for all. From the Forest Service growing millions of seedlings in the West each year, to their efforts to save the hellbender salamander in Appalachia, the story spans the breadth of the country and its diverse ecology. And people are at the center, whether the dedicated Forest Service members or the everyday citizens who support and tend to the protected lands near their homes.
This complete look at America’s national forests—their triumphs, challenges, controversies, and vital programs—is a must-read for everyone interested in the history of America's most important public lands.
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- ISBN: 9781643261256
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- ISBN: 9781643261256
- File size: 32642 KB
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- English
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November 1, 2021
America's national forests blanket vast acreage, and they protect an important natural heritage. In light of concern over climate change and the role of forests in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they have become more important than ever. Peters passionately tells the story of these forests and the women and men who serve to maintain them. Although most of these forests lie west of the Mississippi, most states have their own national forests. Moreover, national grasslands preserve some of the country's once-vast prairies that have avoided transformation to agriculture. These wild places tend to offer less drama to tourists than national parks, but serve a similar purpose. As Peters expresses it, national parks propose preservation, national forests conservation. Indeed, some forests include ski resorts, mining, and forestry within their boundaries. Fire control ranks among the National Forest Service's most public operations, but the NFS also operates nurseries to regenerate fire-damaged woods. Photographs offer some perspective on the scope of these forests and honor some of the many forest rangers who serve so diligently. This is a valuable addition to any environmental collection.COPYRIGHT(2021) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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