Forests For Us Overview
Discover and enjoy your local town and community forests.
Explore the habitats of river and stream, lake and pond, meadow and field, and mature forest.
For occupying a somewhat small geographical area, New England’s biodiversity is rich and flourishing. The natural communities have developed and changed, shaped by glaciers, weather, water, and people. For thousands of years, the lands have bestowed food, shelter, and resources for ever-changing flora, fauna, and human populations. While the ecosystems have proven to be resilient and adaptable, they need conservation.
This book provides information for the:
- History of New England’s town forest and conservation movement
- Geography, geology, and topology which define and shape the lands
- Development of forests over time
- Ecosystem characteristics of 14 natural communities
- Natural communities study and improving environmental literacy.
"Forests For Us" identifies 41 hiking locations throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The forests are described by their locale, size, history, key plants and animals, hiking trails, and nearby places of interest.
The cost of the book is $25.00 which includes $5.00 for shipping.
