Grasses of the Northern Forest: A Photographic Guide

by Jerry C. Jenkins, Brett Engstrom

The Northern Forest Region lies between the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada. It is, collectively, one of the largest and most continuous temperate forests left in the world and, like much of the biosphere, it is at risk. This guide is an essential companion for those interested in stewardship and conservation of the region. With multi-image composite photos that allow for unparalleled depth and clarity, this unique guide illustrates the myriad varied and beautiful―and often overlooked―grasses of the Northern Forest. Large, easy-to-use format
Easily characterize and compare 166 grass species
High-definition composite images, ecological diagrams, habitat keys, and a visual glossary The complete Northern Forest Atlas Guide collection is now
* Woody Plants of the Northern Forest
* Sedges of the Northern Forest
* Mosses of the Northern Forest
* Grasses of the Northern Forest Companion foldout charts for field use are available for each photographic guide.
A complete online archive of images and articles, including digital atlases, is available at northernforestatlas.org.

144 pages, Paperback

Published April 15, 2022

About the author

Jerry Jenkins directs the Northern Forest Atlas Project. He is author of Climate Change in the Adirondacks: The Path to Sustainability and The Adirondack Atlas: A Geographic Portrait of the Adirondack Park and coauthor of Acid Rain in the Adirondacks: An Environmental History.