{"product_id":"our-national-forests-stories-from-americas-most-important-public-lands-hardcover","title":"Our National Forests: Stories from America's Most Important Public Lands - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg M. Peters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An inspiring reminder of the incredible resource that is our public lands.\" --Brendan Leonard, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Camping Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSurviving the Great Outdoors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Across 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, national forests provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself. They welcome 170 million visitors each year to hike, bike, paddle, ski, fish, and hunt. But \"the people's lands\" offer more than just recreation. Lost habitats are recovered, timber is harvested, and endangered wildlife is protected as part of the Forest Service's enduring mission. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eOur National Forests\u003c\/i\u003e, Greg Peters gives an inside look at America's most important public lands and the people committed to protecting them and ensuring access for all. From the Forest Service growing millions of seedlings in the West each year, to their efforts to save the hellbender salamander in Appalachia, the story spans the breadth of the country and its diverse ecology. And people are at the center, whether the dedicated Forest Service members or the everyday citizens who support and tend to the protected lands near their homes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This complete look at America's national forests--their triumphs, challenges, controversies, and vital programs--is a must-read for everyone interested in the history of America's most important public lands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the lowland swamps of coastal Carolina, across the tallgrass prairies of Illinois, to Colorado's iconic snowy peaks and California's towering redwood forests, our national forest system is a legacy that belongs to each of us. These beautiful landscapes have a story to tell, and so do the people who help keep them alive and thriving--whether it's citizen scientists tracking wildlife populations, dedicated members of the Forest Service overseeing sustainable timber harvests, or everyday advocates for responsible usage and equitable access. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eOur National Forests\u003c\/i\u003e, Greg Peters delves into these stories and many others, revealing what makes our national forests so extraordinary and worthy of our attention. He explores the forces that have shaped the US National Forest System and continue to drive its work--the far-reaching effects of deforestation, the ongoing issues of sustainable use, wildfire and its growing impact, Native rights and concerns, and forest access for diverse populations. Perhaps surprisingly, many of our forests' concerns are the same as those facing our society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur National Forests \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a tour across nearly 200 million acres of mountains, forests, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands. As the owners and stewards of these amazing places, we all have much to learn from their stories. After all, national forests are known as \"the peoples' lands\" for a reason. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg Peters is a freelance writer based in Missoula, Montana. Before writing full time as a freelancer, Greg was the director of communications at the National Forest Foundation where, among many other things, he edited the NFF's magazine \u003ci\u003eYour National Forests\u003c\/i\u003e. His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eNational Parks \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003eHigh Country News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDown East \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003eBig Sky Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutside Bozeman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMissoula Independent\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.13 x 7.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768072995104,"sku":"9781604699630","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/98b709edfb9f0bfb911631a079bb31e2.webp?v=1780324042","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/our-national-forests-stories-from-americas-most-important-public-lands-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}