The Nature of Oaks - by Douglas W Tallamy (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Doug Tallamy, the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Nature's Best Hope </i>and <i>Bringing Nature Home</i>, reveals the ecological importance of the mighty oak tree.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>"A timely and much needed call to plant, protect, and delight in these diverse, life-giving giants."</b><b> --</b><b>David George Haskell, author of <i>The Forest Unseen</i> and <i>The Songs of Trees</i></b> <p/> With <i>Bringing Nature Home</i>, Doug Tallamy changed the conversation about gardening in America. His second book, the <i>New York Times </i>bestseller <i>Nature's Best Hope</i>, urged homeowners to take conservation into their own hands. Now, he is turning his advocacy to one of the most important species of the plant kingdom--the mighty oak tree. <p/> Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. <i>The Nature of Oaks</i> reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area. <i>The Nature of Oaks</i> will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them. <br> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>From <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Doug Tallamy, a revealing look at one of the most essential members of the plant kingdom. Oaks support more life forms and interactions than any other tree genus in North America, sustaining everything from acorn-collecting woodpeckers to caterpillars that dazzle like jewels. Tallamy uncovers the busy hub of life in an oak tree through the seasons, and once again turns the nature that surrounds us into a source of wonder and discovery. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Packed with fascinating stories of ecological connections and wonders, this beautiful book is a hymn to the keystones of the forest, the oaks. A timely and much needed call to plant, protect, and delight in these diverse, life-giving giants." --<b>David George Haskell, author of Pulitzer finalist, <i>The Forest Unseen</i>, and Burroughs Medalist, <i>The Songs of Trees</i>; Professor, University of the South</b> <p/> "Powerfully engaging from start to finish, <i>The Nature of Oaks</i> is joyful, scientific storytelling at its best." --<b>Rick Darke, landscape designer, lecturer, photographer, and coauthor of <i>Gardens of the High Line</i></b> <p/> "An affectionate yet scientifically rich look at an essential ingredient of the environment... A welcome addition to any tree hugger's library." <i><b>--Kirkus</b></i> <p/> "An excellent companion to <i>Nature's Best Hope</i>" --<b><i>Booklist </i></b> <p/> "There's a payoff for the environment, yes, but also for each of us, in the bonds of personal connection. Tallamy feels it, down to the last acorn." <i><b>--The New York Times</b></i> <p/> "The sturdy, steadfast oak is the perfect tree for troubled times." <i><b>--Washington Post</b></i> <p/> "A fascinating and compelling book devoted to native oaks... With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks, lots of them! Let this book be your inspiration and guide." <i><b>--The American Gardener</b></i> <p/> "In this new and enlightening book, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Douglas W. Tallamy focuses his attention on the great monolith of the arboreal world: the mighty oak! It's a rich explanation of exactly what oaks are and how they thrive, plus it's got a bunch of tips for how you can maintain your own oaks!" <i><b>--LitHub <br> </b></i> <br> "<i>The Nature of Oaks</i> reads like a biography, chronicling the life of these symbols of strength and their relationships over the seasons with numerous characters of nature... It's also practical, offering advice on selecting the best oak species for your area, and planting and caring for America's National Tree."<i><b> --The Oregonian</b></i> <p/> "You will not finish the book without realizing how important oak trees are to our ecosystem and the hundreds of animals that rely on them."<i><b> --The Scholar</b></i> <p/> "An essential resource on protecting and preserving the most important tree." <i><b>--The Advocate</b></i> <p/> "Doug Tallamy's personal detail and his conversational writing style keep the book relatable and readable while it delves into scientific matters." --<b><i>Horticulture</i></b> <p/> "This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the natural world, engagingly written and dense with insights and fascinating facts."<b> --<i>The Los Altos Town Crier</i></b> <p/> "Douglas W. Tallamy has spread a message of people-powered biodiversity, to say that if humans have crowded out nature across the world, they can also invite it back in at close range." <b>--<i>Landscape Architecture Magazine</i></b> <p/> "<i>The Nature of Oaks</i> describes the rich web of life around one of our most loved trees and tells how people can bring this into their own yards and communities." <b><i>--Yahoo!News</i></b> <br><br>
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