{"product_id":"natures-temples-the-complex-world-of-oldgrowth-forests-9781604697285","title":"Nature's Temples: The Complex World of Old-Growth Forests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature's Temples: The Complex World of Old-Growth Forests\u003c\/strong\u003e by Maloof, Joan. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781604697285.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emaloof eloquently urges us to cherish the wildness of what little old-growth woodlands we have left. . . . Not only are they home to the richest diversity of creatures, but they work hard for humans too. New York Times Book Review\n\nAn old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally over a long period of time with little or no disturbance from humankind. They are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. In Natures Temples, Joan Maloof, the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, makes a heartfelt and passionate case for their importance. This evocative and accessible narrative defines old-growth and provides a brief history of forests. It offers a rare view into how the life-forms in an ancient, undisturbed forestincluding not only its majestic trees but also its insects, plant life, fungi, and mammalsdiffer from the life-forms in a forest manipulated by humans. What emerges is a portrait of a beautiful, intricate, and fragile ecosystem that now exists only in scattered fragments. Black-and-white illustrations by Andrew Joslin help clarify scientific concepts and capture the beauty of ancient trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Timber Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44953650167861,"sku":"ByrdShop_1604697288","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781604697285_2f0bd1ae-8719-4eaf-8963-3f3bc37ac80e.jpg?v=1778887679","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/natures-temples-the-complex-world-of-oldgrowth-forests-9781604697285","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}