Download or read book Desert Southwest Community Tree Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the selection and planting of trees for urban communities in the desert Southwest provides information on identifying the benefits and costs of urban community forests, estimating benefits and costs of tree planting projects, general guidelines for selecting and planting trees, and a tree selection list for desert Southwest communities.
Download or read book Tropical Community Tree Guide written by Kelaine E. Vargas and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even as they increase the beauty of our surroundings, trees provide us with a great many ecosystem services, incl. air quality improvement, energy conservation, stormwater interception, and carbon dioxide reduction. These benefits must be weighed against the costs of maintaining trees, including planting, pruning, irrigation, admin., pest control, liability, cleanup, and removal. This report presents benefits and costs for representative small, medium, and large trees in the Tropical region based on research carried out in Honolulu, Hawaii. Average annual net benefits increase with tree size and differ based on location:. Two hypothetical examples of planting projects are described to illustrate how the data in this guide can be adapted to local uses.
Download or read book Trees of the Desert Southwest written by Roger B. Blakeley and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about trees that do well in extreme temperature of the desert southwest. It should be used as a guide for homeowners and landscape professional to determine the proper tree at the proper location. Success in the desert climate will be determined by planting the right tree that will enhance your surroundings.
Download or read book Guide to Arizona Desert Shade Trees written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Midwest Community Tree Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Desert Tree Finder written by May Theilgaard Watts and published by Nature Study Guild Publishers. This book was released on 2024-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify trees and tree-like cacti in the southwestern United States with this pocket-size guide. You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful trees of the desert and dry desert hills, as well as some trees commonly grown in human-made oases! If you're curious about the trees and tree-like cacti that you see, then Desert Tree Finder by May Theilgaard Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify trees throughout the Chihuahuan, Mohave, Sonoran, and southern Great Basin deserts of the United States and along the northern border of Mexico. The book provides a dichotomous key to identifying desert trees. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the location, appearance, branches, leaves, and more. Along the way, professional illustrations by Tom Watts help to guide you to a positive identification. Book Features: Step-by-step guide to desert tree identification More than 70 species of trees and tree-like cacti Professional line illustrations with key markings for identification Small (6- by 4-inch) format that fits into a pocket or pack This guide is applicable to desert areas within the southwestern US states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Download or read book Southwestern Trees written by Steve W. Chadde and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southwestern Trees is field guide to the trees found in Arizona, New Mexico, and surrounding areas. Included are keys, descriptions, range maps, and color photographs for about 150 of the coniferous and broadleaf trees of the region, as well as the sometimes treelike species of agaves and yuccas, so characteristic of the desert flora.
Download or read book Interior West Community Tree Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even as they increase the beauty of our surroundings, trees provide us with a great many ecosystem services, including air quality improvement, energy conservation, stormwater interception, and atmospheric carbon dioxide reduction. These benefits must be weighed against the costs of maintaining trees, including planting, pruning, irrigation, administration, pest control, liability, cleanup, and removal. We present benefits and costs for representative small, medium, and large deciduous trees and coniferous trees in the Interior West region derived from models based on indepth research carried out in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Net benefits increase with tree size and differ based on location. A large tree planted opposite the west wall of a building provides the greatest benefit. Two hypothetical examples of planting projects are described to illustrate how the data in this guide can be adapted to local uses, and guidelines for maximizing benefits and reducing costs are given.
Download or read book Interior West Community Tree Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Midwest Community Tree Guide Benefits Costs and Strategic Planting written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts written by Janice Emily Bowers and published by Western National Parks Association. This book was released on 1993 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the shrubs and trees of this region. Arranged by blossom color with informative drawings.
Download or read book Trees and Shrubs of the U S Desert Southwest written by Megan Knoor and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for hikers, adventurers, travelers and curious nature-lovers of all ages, On The Spot Nature Guides offer instant access to identifying information about plant and animal species in specific geographical regions. Cacti & Succulents of the U.S. Desert Southwest includes photos of plants in natural settings, close-ups of distinguishing details, and information about plant characteristics and habitats for at-a-glance identification. Designed to fit easily into a pocket or backpack, the accordion-fold guides are lightweight and laminated for durability.
Download or read book Northern Mountain and Prairie Community Tree Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trees Pay Us Back in the Desert Southwest Region written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southwestern Trees written by Elbert Luther Little and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Northern California Coast Community Tree Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trees of the American Southwest written by George A. Petrides and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trees of the U.S. are easy-to-use regional field guides for backpacking, camping , and other outdoor activities For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., a user-friendly series of field guides. Ingeniously organized to allow for easy reference, each book in the series offers complete coverage of a given region of the United States and includes detailed and accurate illustrations of each species. Best of all, these guides are compact and lightweight, making them easy to throw in a pack and take along on a hike or camping trip.
