Our National Forests: Stories from America's Most Important Public Lands
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- Author：Greg M. Peters
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Summary
“An inspiring reminder of the incredible resource that is our public lands。” —Brendan Leonard， author of The Camping Life and Surviving the Great Outdoors
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。
In Our National Forests， 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。
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。
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。
In Our National Forests， 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。
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。
Reviews
Pattie
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Beautifully written - well researched - gorgeous photos。 Great book about one of our most misunderstood resources！
Haley
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A gorgeous book that covers the history of the usually forgotten National Forests （not National parks）。 This book delves into a lot of information and crisscrosses the country。 I myself have a pretty deep knowledge of the National Forests since I recreate there and have worked in forestry。 This book is reserved for those with a deep seated interest in how our lands came to be protected。 Wouldn't recommend it for an easy， breezy read。 A gorgeous book that covers the history of the usually forgotten National Forests （not National parks）。 This book delves into a lot of information and crisscrosses the country。 I myself have a pretty deep knowledge of the National Forests since I recreate there and have worked in forestry。 This book is reserved for those with a deep seated interest in how our lands came to be protected。 Wouldn't recommend it for an easy， breezy read。 。。。more
Susan
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Did you know our country has National Forests？ I am not talking National Parks but land that has been set aside for the use of all and to protect our country's water？ And we are not talking solely about places with big trees。 Forests encompass many diverse climates。 This book is part coffee table picture （oh my the photos！）， part history of how the National Forest system was established， part personal stories from the author and others， and part a critical look at the racism and inequality in th Did you know our country has National Forests？ I am not talking National Parks but land that has been set aside for the use of all and to protect our country's water？ And we are not talking solely about places with big trees。 Forests encompass many diverse climates。 This book is part coffee table picture （oh my the photos！）， part history of how the National Forest system was established， part personal stories from the author and others， and part a critical look at the racism and inequality in the forming and running of the system。 I was enthralled by many of the ecological projects happening at many of the Forests。 I liked that the author acknowledged his own privilege， very openly discussed the tragedy in how many of these lands came to be under government control， and the continued inequity in access to the Forests。 （Cynical me wonders how the writing would have differed had this book been written a decade or so ago。） But Mr。 Peters is very open about he good， the bad， and the ugly in forming what is a beautiful system of resources available for all Americans， how access and equality have improved within the system， and what is being done to further diversity and inclusion。 But overall， this is a gorgeous tribute to something many people don't even think about， and should。 I was given a digital copy for review purposes and even before finishing the book， I had ordered a hardcopy。 I recommend you do the same to fully enjoy the photos included！Thanks to NetGalley and Timber Press for a copy of the book。 This review is my own opinion。 。。。more
Sarah
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I grew up near a national forest and even went camping in it， but never really understood what a national forest was。 This book does a great job explain what national forests are， what their purpose is， and their history in this country。 I loved the photographs included in the book， and appreciated that it didn't avoid the negative parts of its past。 I grew up near a national forest and even went camping in it， but never really understood what a national forest was。 This book does a great job explain what national forests are， what their purpose is， and their history in this country。 I loved the photographs included in the book， and appreciated that it didn't avoid the negative parts of its past。 。。。more
Kaye
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An interesting and informative read about the National Forests。 I like the concepts too of making me pause and think about the views the average person has on the management issues of public lands。 Sadly， the exploitation and apathy doesn't seem to be ending any time soon。 Great visuals throughout as well。 Highly recommend。 An interesting and informative read about the National Forests。 I like the concepts too of making me pause and think about the views the average person has on the management issues of public lands。 Sadly， the exploitation and apathy doesn't seem to be ending any time soon。 Great visuals throughout as well。 Highly recommend。 。。。more
Joann Im
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Known as "the people's land，" Greg M。 Peters reveals an inside look at America's most important public land。Our National Forests centers around the people: dedicated employees part of the Forest Service and the citizens supporting and tending to protected lands near their homes。 Through Peters' extensive research， this book examines multiple bodies on history， legislations， controversies， challenges and triumphs surrounding our essential public lands across the United States。 This book is filled Known as "the people's land，" Greg M。 Peters reveals an inside look at America's most important public land。Our National Forests centers around the people: dedicated employees part of the Forest Service and the citizens supporting and tending to protected lands near their homes。 Through Peters' extensive research， this book examines multiple bodies on history， legislations， controversies， challenges and triumphs surrounding our essential public lands across the United States。 This book is filled with gorgeous photographs that were just captivating and moving。 Through Peters' excellent writing with intriguing premise， the content was very insightful and informative。 For someone like myself who had limited knowledge about our national forests， the writing was very accessible and easy to understand。 Peters' passion and his love for our national forests truly shines bright。 I always carried mother nature in a special place in my heart， but after delving in-depth it provided me with a greater respect and admiration for what our public land represents and offers。 Most importantly， the ongoing fight and the devotion of the people who love and support our national forest is truly remarkable and awe-inspiring。 Filled with fascinating basketful of contents plus beautiful illustrations that will be a delightful treat for readers interested in nature and conservation elements。 Thank you to NetGalley and Timber Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Sarah
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DNF， not necessarily any fault of the book。 I was expecting something a bit more readable， but this is more in-depth。 Best for readers already familiar with National Forest history-- otherwise it's a lot of names that don't mean much。 Some of the sections are organizes around a topic rather than strict chronology， so overlap in time。 As someone who lives near and recreates in a National Forest and collects related material for my public library， I didn't have enough background （or interest） for DNF， not necessarily any fault of the book。 I was expecting something a bit more readable， but this is more in-depth。 Best for readers already familiar with National Forest history-- otherwise it's a lot of names that don't mean much。 Some of the sections are organizes around a topic rather than strict chronology， so overlap in time。 As someone who lives near and recreates in a National Forest and collects related material for my public library， I didn't have enough background （or interest） for how specific this book is。 。。。more
Annie
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Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader。 Our National Forests is an engaging look at public lands and the history of the forest service in the USA written by Greg M。 Peters。 Due out 9th Nov 2021 from Workman Publishing on their Timber Press imprint， it's 280 pages and will be available in hardcover， audio， and ebook formats。 This is a well written and philosophical history and examination of public lands in the United States。 The author clearly has a deep engagement and broad knowledge o Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader。 Our National Forests is an engaging look at public lands and the history of the forest service in the USA written by Greg M。 Peters。 Due out 9th Nov 2021 from Workman Publishing on their Timber Press imprint， it's 280 pages and will be available in hardcover， audio， and ebook formats。 This is a well written and philosophical history and examination of public lands in the United States。 The author clearly has a deep engagement and broad knowledge of the subject and writes accessibly and authoritatively。 In addition， the book is packed with beautiful color photos of awe-inspiring and unspoiled nature。 The content is arranged thematically: eastern forests， growing trees/reforestation， grassland restoration， Native Americans and their struggles to be heard， the （harmful） impact of humans on fragile ecosystems （poop， for example）， future scenarios， citizen science （counts and spotting）， fires and aftermath， and diversity and representation in public land use。 The book is well annotated and the chapter notes will give keen readers many additional hours of enjoyment。Four stars。 This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition， gardening/nature groups， home library， or for fans of nature and conservation reading。Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes。 。。。more
Randal White
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I found this to be an excellent book about the history of the Forest Service and the National Forests。 Everyone is familiar with our National Parks， not so many with our National Forests。 This is unfortunate， as the Forests also offer almost unlimited possibilities for recreation， and are much less likely to be crowded。 I found the history behind National Forests to be interesting， as well as the dedication of the employees。 The illustrations and photographs are awesome！ All in all， this is an e I found this to be an excellent book about the history of the Forest Service and the National Forests。 Everyone is familiar with our National Parks， not so many with our National Forests。 This is unfortunate， as the Forests also offer almost unlimited possibilities for recreation， and are much less likely to be crowded。 I found the history behind National Forests to be interesting， as well as the dedication of the employees。 The illustrations and photographs are awesome！ All in all， this is an excellent book！ 。。。more
Alexandra
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A really nice look at how the forests， laws and other events took place and formed in a number of the places in the USA。 A map at start。
Jodi
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Stunning pictures representing a beautiful country！ A fascinating yet sobering look into the creation of the Forest Service and their work to preserve the land that progress has been trying to take away the touch of history will provide insight to many who are unfamiliar with the historic aspect。 Additionally， I did find the book some what political providing the Bills and Barons of the country how they tried to help preserve when others tried to continue to bleed the resources。 Their efforts to Stunning pictures representing a beautiful country！ A fascinating yet sobering look into the creation of the Forest Service and their work to preserve the land that progress has been trying to take away the touch of history will provide insight to many who are unfamiliar with the historic aspect。 Additionally， I did find the book some what political providing the Bills and Barons of the country how they tried to help preserve when others tried to continue to bleed the resources。 Their efforts to stem the tide of deforestation are inspiring， forward reaching and much needed to restore our landscape。 There's also a section about the Native Americans and how they were treated。 I liked how visual this book was。 And also how it included forests from all over the US and not just the west。 I thought it was a good overview that allowed the reader to learn without feeling overwhelmed。， also engaging enough to give the reader a good understanding。 。。。more
sbtbkb
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I liked how visual this book was。 And also how it included forests from all over the US and not just the west。 I thought it was a good overview that allowed the reader to learn without feeling overwhelmed。 But also detailed enough to give the reader a good understanding。 It was a bit hard to read on a kindle with how the captions aligned with the broken up photos but it was manageable
Maria
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