Mountaineers Books  The Trees Around You: How to Identify Common Neighborhood Trees in the Pacific Northwest

• Casey Clapp—arborist, tree educator and host of the Completely Arbortrary podcast—shares his knowledge and enthusiasm
• Clapp's innovative Stepwise Journey guides readers through a progression of key clues for tree identification
• Line drawings, a phenology calendar and over 700 photos provide clear visual references
• Clapp covers more than 300 species altogether, with 150 featured species highlighted in extended profiles that cover key details, including common and scientific names
• Details also include physical descriptions of the bark, leaves and seed cones; notes on where to look for specific species; and distinguishing characteristics of related trees
• From oaks to maples to conifers, Clapp provides the tools and confidence needed to go out and identify the trees in your backyard, along the street or in a local park
• Clapp demystifies tree identification while spreading joy and enthusiasm for paying closer attention to the trees that surround us every day
• User-friendly organization and 700-plus photos of bark, flowers, leaves and more to clarify, compare and contrast species
• Includes over 300 of the most common tree species found in urban and suburban settings in the Pacific Northwest
• Focuses on making tree identification easy and rewarding

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