Venerable Trees: History, Biology, And Conservation In The Bluegrass
by Tom Kimmerer /
2015 / English / EPUB
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When the first settlers arrived in the Bluegrass region of
Kentucky, they found an astonishing landscape of open woodland
grazed by vast herds of bison. Farmers quickly replaced the bison
with cattle, sheep, and horses, but left many of the trees to shade
their pastures. Today, central Kentucky and central Tennessee still
boast one of the largest populations of presettlement trees in the
nation, found in both rural and urban areas.
When the first settlers arrived in the Bluegrass region of
Kentucky, they found an astonishing landscape of open woodland
grazed by vast herds of bison. Farmers quickly replaced the bison
with cattle, sheep, and horses, but left many of the trees to shade
their pastures. Today, central Kentucky and central Tennessee still
boast one of the largest populations of presettlement trees in the
nation, found in both rural and urban areas.
In
InVenerable Trees: History, Biology, and Conservation in the
Bluegrass
Venerable Trees: History, Biology, and Conservation in the
Bluegrass, Tom Kimmerer showcases the beauty, age, size, and
splendor of these ancient trees and the remaining woodland
pastures. Documenting the distinctive settlement history that
allowed for their preservation, Kimmerer explains the biology of
Bluegrass trees and explores the reasons why they are now in
danger. He also reveals the dedication and creativity of those
fighting to conserve these remarkable three-hundred- to
five-hundred-year-old plants―from innovative, conscientious
developers who build around them rather than clearing the land to
farmers who use lightning rods to protect them from natural
disasters.
, Tom Kimmerer showcases the beauty, age, size, and
splendor of these ancient trees and the remaining woodland
pastures. Documenting the distinctive settlement history that
allowed for their preservation, Kimmerer explains the biology of
Bluegrass trees and explores the reasons why they are now in
danger. He also reveals the dedication and creativity of those
fighting to conserve these remarkable three-hundred- to
five-hundred-year-old plants―from innovative, conscientious
developers who build around them rather than clearing the land to
farmers who use lightning rods to protect them from natural
disasters.
Featuring more than one hundred color photographs, this beautifully
illustrated book offers guidelines for conserving ancient trees
worldwide while educating readers about their life cycle.
Featuring more than one hundred color photographs, this beautifully
illustrated book offers guidelines for conserving ancient trees
worldwide while educating readers about their life cycle.Venerable Trees
Venerable Trees is an informative call to understand the
challenges faced by the companions so deeply rooted in the region's
heritage and a passionate plea for their preservation.
is an informative call to understand the
challenges faced by the companions so deeply rooted in the region's
heritage and a passionate plea for their preservation.
