The Hidden Forest: The Biography of an

Ecosystem by Jon R. Luoma

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Original Title: The Hidden Forest

ISBN: 087071094X
ISBN13: 9780870710940
Autor: Jon R. Luoma
Rating: 3.2 of 5 stars (2531) counts
Original Format: Paperback, 228 pages
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Published: April 1st 2006 / by Oregon State University Press / (first published 1999)
Language: English
Genre(s):
Environment >Nature- 16 users
Science- 15 users
Nonfiction- 15 users
Biology >Ecology- 7 users
Environment- 6 users
Science >Biology- 4 users

Description:

Veteran science writer Jon Luoma uncovers the inner workings of an ancient forest, from the
microscopic bugs in the soil to the giant trees.

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Other Editions:

- The Hidden Forest: The Biography of an Ecosystem (Paperback)

- The Hidden Forest : The Biography of an Ecosystem (Hardcover)

- The Hidden Forest: The Biography of an Ecosystem

- The Hidden Forest: The Biography of an Ecosystem (Hardcover)

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Apr 14, 2011

Colin
Rated it: it was amazing
Luoma illuminates the myriad relationships pulsing in old growth ecosystems. All life, From the
massive pillars of ancient trees to microscopic bacteria engaged in a seemingly endless
symbiosis. This delicate network is subject to intensive logging, once believed by most foresters to
be beneficial, is now seen through the lens of growing ecological understanding. A new forestry
has developed from this research and is working it's way into the mainstream.
Is it possible to stop cutting trees down
Luoma illuminates the myriad relationships pulsing in old growth ecosystems. All life, From the
massive pillars of ancient trees to microscopic bacteria engaged in a seemingly endless
symbiosis. This delicate network is subject to intensive logging, once believed by most foresters to
be beneficial, is now seen through the lens of growing ecological understanding. A new forestry
has developed from this research and is working it's way into the mainstream.
Is it possible to stop cutting trees down all together? Mud houses for all!
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