{"product_id":"9780816531431-ponderosa","title":"Ponderosa","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Pine of the Southwest\u003cbr\u003eProvides an introduction to the natural and human histories of the ponderosa pine forests of the US Southwest that is accessible to all who wish to enjoy the forests. The book offers knowledge on elemental aspects of the forests, such as the structure of the trees, as well as theoretical perspectives on issues such as climate change.\u003cbr\u003eFor hundreds of years, the massive ponderosa pine of the U.S. Southwest has left multitudes in awe. After spending nearly three decades researching among these trees, Sylvester Allred shares his wealth of experience in the southwestern ponderosa pine forests with the world in \u003cem\u003ePonderosa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePonderosa\u003c\/em\u003e is the first of its kind to provide an introduction to the natural and human histories of the ponderosa pine forests of the Southwest that is accessible to all who wish to enjoy the forests. The book offers knowledge on elemental aspects of the forests, such as the structure of the trees, as well as theoretical perspectives on issues such as climate change. Included are discussions of biogeography, ecology, and human and natural history, illustrated by over fifty color photographs throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllred presents his observations as if he is recalling his thoughts over the course of a walk in a ponderosa pine forest. His imagery-saturated prose provides an informal and enjoyable approach to discovering the history and environment of the ponderosa pine. Using a concise, straightforward writing style, Allred invites readers to explore the forests with him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55305013395830,"sku":"9780816531431","price":11.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_38017655.jpg?v=1763643957","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780816531431-ponderosa","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}