Timber in the Working Forest by Mary A Livingston

Timber in the Working Forest by Mary A Livingston

Tat-a-tat-pat the woodpecker sounds. Whirrrrrr-irrrrrr-boop-boop-boop the biologist radio tunes. Rhrrr. Rhrr. The chainsaw grunts. The working forest is abuzz with activity as foresters, scientists, and loggers work together for a healthy forest. Wildlife biologists study the animals. Botanists study the plants. Archaeologists study human history. Foresters pull it all together for a plan to take care of the forest. Loggers follow the plan to harvest trees for wood.

Ecological balance and sustainability are their focus when harvesting trees for wood. Written in a light, lyrical style, Timber in the Working Forest is a fun and lively read.

Working Forest Extra Stuff includes More About Foresters, More About Loggers, A Closer Look at Cogeneration, Recycled Paper Recipe, Tree Products List, Glossary.

Story: 863 words.

Working Forest Extra Stuff: 2504 words.

Total: 3367 words.

Livingston, Mary a.: - Mary grew up in the forested communities of Humboldt and Trinity Counties of Northern California. As a child, she raised an orphaned raccoon and successfully released him back into the wild. Her career in children's literature focuses on nature and environmental education. A Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award recipient (illustrator Percy Learns to Fly, ABTA Publications 2013) and California Federation of Chaparral Poets honoree, she has worked in photography, education, publishing, liturgical design, and natural resource conservation advocacy. www.maryalivingston.com

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ISBN 13	9781941950098
ISBN 10	1941950094
Title	Timber in the Working Forest
Author	Mary A Livingston
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Red Tail Publishing
Year published	2017-02-09
Number of pages	86
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