Ponderosa - Big Pine of the Southwest

"This manuscript examines the ponderosa pine forests of the US Southwest (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah) by describing the author's observations as he walks through the forests around his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. It discusses the basic history of ponderosa pines, their range from Canada to Mexico, and the plant and animal life found in these forests"--Provided by publisher.

About the author

Sylvester Allred is a principal lecturer emeritus at Northern Arizona University. He is author of The Natural History of Tassel-Eared Squirrels, as well as several children's books. He has served as an ecological consultant for the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Department of Energy, and the Discovery Channel. He currently consults with McGraw-Hill and Oxford University Press on biology, geology, environmental science, and oceanography textbooks.

Product details

• Authors: Sylvester Allred
• Publisher: The University of Arizona Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.02.2015
• EAN: 9780816531431
• ISBN: 978-0-8165-3143-1
• No. of pages: 120
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Travel > Travel guides