American Canopy
American Canopy

Author: Eric Rutkow

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-04-02

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1439193584

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In the bestselling tradition of Michael Pollan's "Second Nature," this fascinating and unique historical work tells the remarkable story of the relationship between Americans and trees across the entire span of our nation's history.

The Canopy
The Canopy

Author: Angela Hunt

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2003-08-05

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1418512796

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Deep in the lush and dangerous rain forests of Peru, Alexandra Pace and her team search determinedly for a cure for deadly diseases. One strain of the disease has already begun the process of ravaging Alexandra's own mind and body. Finding a cure is the only hope for her and for her daughter, who has almost certainly inherited the same disease. Alex believes she is searching for a needle in a haystack until she meets Michael Kenway, a British doctor who lost his wife when "mad cow disease" ravaged Britain in the 1990's. He presents her with an incredible story--a patient suffering from the disease was cured by a mythical "healing tribe" living deep in the Amazon jungle. Reluctantly placing her faith in Michael, who is entirely too religious for her comfort, Alexandra and her team seek out an unreached indigenous group who may hold the cure not only for Alex, but also for the world. Award-winning, best-selling author Angela Hunt combines the unique rainforest setting, modern science, and a thrilling race for a cure into a powerful message of faith and redemption.

Plant Canopies
Plant Canopies

Author: Society for Experimental Biology (Great Britain). Meeting

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780521395632

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This volume is a synthesis of current knowledge about the growth, development and functioning of plant canopies.

Forest Canopies
Forest Canopies

Author: Margaret Lowman

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 0124575536

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The treetops of the world's forests are where discovery and opportunity abound, however they have been relatively inaccessible until recently. This book represents an authoritative synthesis of data, anecdotes, case studies, observations, and recommendations from researchers and educators who have risked life and limb in their advocacy of the High Frontier. With innovative rope techniques, cranes, walkways, dirigibles, and towers, they finally gained access to the rich biodiversity that lives far above the forest floor and the emerging science of canopy ecology. In this new edition of Forest Canopies, nearly 60 scientists and educators from around the world look at the biodiversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation of forest canopy ecosystems. Comprehensive literature list State-of-the-art results and data sets from current field work Foremost scientists in the field of canopy ecology Expanded collaboration of researchers and international projects User-friendly format with sidebars and case studies Keywords and outlines for each chapter

Tropical Forest Canopies: Ecology and Management
Tropical Forest Canopies: Ecology and Management

Author: K.E. Linsenmair

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-14

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 9401736065

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Almost half of all life on earth may exist in the world's forest canopies. They may also play a vital role in maintaining the planet's climate, yet they remain largely unexplored owing to difficulties of access. They are renowned for their great diversity and role in forest functioning, yet there are still great gaps in the understanding of this `last biological frontier'. This seminal book shows how canopy science is now in a position to answer many of the outstanding questions, among which are some of the most pressing environmental issues society is presently facing. It represents a major summary of the current understanding of canopy ecology, and maps a path forward into a greater understanding of tropical forest ecology and management at a time when the very future of this ecosystem is threatened by humanity's actions.