Disciplines Sciences Earth Science Geology

This Land A Guide to Eastern National Forests

by Robert H. Mohlenbrock (Author)
June 2006
First Edition
Paperback
$36.95, £31.00 eBook
$36.95, £31.00
Title Details

Rights: Available worldwide
Pages: 422
ISBN: 9780520239845
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Illustrations: 24 b/w illustrations and 40 color photographs on 16 page insert. Maps will be reproduced at 1/3 page

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About the Book

Part armchair travelogue, part guide book, this projected three-volume series—divided into the western, central, and eastern United States—will introduce readers to all 155 national forests across the country. This Land is the only comprehensive field guide that describes the natural features, wildernesses, scenic drives, campgrounds, and hiking trails of our national forests, many of which—while little known and sparsely visited—boast features as spectacular as those found in our national parks and monuments. Each entry includes logistical information about size and location, facilities, attractions, and associated wilderness areas. For about half of the forests, Robert H. Mohlenbrock has provided sidebars on the biological or geological highlights, drawn from the "This Land" column that he has written for Natural History magazine since 1984.

Superbly illustrated with color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is loaded with information, clearly written, and easy to use.

This volume covers national forests in: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

About the Author

Robert H. Mohlenbrock is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and Senior Scientist at Biotic Consultants, Inc. Among his many books are You Can Grow Tropical Fruit Trees (1999), Field Guide to North American Trees (1987), Field Guide to North American Wildflowers (1987), and Where Have All the Wildflowers Gone? (1983). Mike Dombeck is Chief Emeritus of the U.S. Forest Service.

Reviews

"To my knowledge, there is no other title that assembles the information gathered in this book in such a comprehensive and helpful manner.... This Land will be a singular, indispensable and definitive title on the national forests for some time to come."—John A. Murray, author of Writing about Nature

"This Land adeptly conveys the sense of awe that characterizes our national forests. In the end, this volume will help us and future generations understand and appreciate the wealth of this land and remind us of the importance of being responsible stewards of the people's land today and for future generations."—Mike Dombeck, Chief Emeritus, U.S. Forest Service

“Americans are very mobile today and many have become disillusioned with the masses encountered in the national parks… the national forests are a national secret to most people. [This Land] will begin to unfurl that secret.”—Lawrence R. Stritch, President of the Eastern Panhandle Native Plant Society of West Virginia

Foreword by Mike Dombeck
Preface
Introduction

NATIONAL FORESTS IN ALABAMA

CONECUH NATIONAL FOREST
  Conecuh Bogs
TALLADEGA NATIONAL FOREST
TUSKEGEE NATIONAL FOREST
WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST
  Bee Branch

NATIONAL FORESTS IN FLORIDA

APALACHICOLA NATIONAL FOREST
  Fort Gadsden Dome
  Leon Sinks
  Post Office Bay
  Rock Bluff
OCALA NATIONAL FOREST
  Alexander Springs
  Big Scrub
  Juniper Springs
  Morman Branch
OSCEOLA NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FORESTS IN GEORGIA

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST
  Panther Creek Cove
OCONEE NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FOREST IN ILLINOIS

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
  Belle Smith Springs
  Garden of the Gods
  Grantsburg Swamp
  LaRue–Pine Hills
  Little Grand Canyon
  Simpson Township Barrens
  Trigg Tower Sandstone Barrens

NATIONAL FOREST IN INDIANA

HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST
  Clover Lick Barrens
  Plaster Creek

NATIONAL FOREST IN KENTUCKY

DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST
  Koger Arch
  Red River Gorge
  Rock Creek Gorge

NATIONAL FORESTS IN MICHIGAN

HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST
  Lake Lusters
  Shingleton Bog
  Summerby Swamp
HURON NATIONAL FOREST
  Mack Lake
  Tuttle Marsh
MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST
  Newaygo Prairies
  Nordhouse Dunes
OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FORESTS IN MISSISSIPPI

BIENVILLE NATIONAL FOREST
  Bienville Pines
DELTA NATIONAL FOREST
  Sweet Gum Research Natural Area
DESOTO NATIONAL FOREST
HOLLY SPRINGS NATIONAL FOREST
HOMOCHITTO NATIONAL FOREST
  Pellucid Bayou
  Pipes Lake
TOMBIGBEE NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FOREST IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND MAINE

WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST
  Alpine Garden
  Devil’s Hopyard
  White Mountain Meanderings

NATIONAL FOREST IN NEW YORK

FINGER LAKES NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FORESTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST
  Cedar Point
  Island Walk
  Plants in the Pocosins
NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST
  Paint Rock
  Roan Mountain
UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FOREST IN OHIO

WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST
  Buffalo Beats

NATIONAL FOREST IN PENNSYLVANIA

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST
  Tionesta Forest

NATIONAL FOREST IN PUERTO RICO

CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST
  Elfin Woodlands
  El Yunque Rainforest
  Epiphytes

NATIONAL FORESTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

FRANCIS MARION NATIONAL FOREST
  Little Wambaw Swamp
  Sewee Shell Mound
SUMTER NATIONAL FOREST
  Chattooga River

NATIONAL FOREST IN TENNESSEE

CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FOREST IN VERMONT

GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST

NATIONAL FORESTS IN VIRGINIA

GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST
  Blackies Hollow
  Flagpole Knob
  Maple Flats
  Ramsey’s Draft
JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST
  Mallow Fellows
  Mount Rogers

NATIONAL FOREST IN WEST VIRGINIA

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST
  Cranberry Glades
  Dolly Sods
  Gaudineer Knob
  Otter Creek

NATIONAL FORESTS IN WISCONSIN

CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST
NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST

Art Credits
Index of Plant Names
General Index
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