Forest Trees of Maine Guidebook Updated

WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2009
Submitted By: Sherwin Mapanoo

The Maine Department of Conservation has published a new edition of the guidebook Forest Trees of Maine, Centennial Edition 1908-2008. The 14th edition of this popular publication is a special centennial edition and has been significantly improved for the occasion.

This 178 page guidebook offers something for everyone, including easy cross-referenced identification for veteran naturalists, and also a step-by-step process for those less experienced. The book focuses on the "commercially important" trees of Maine and also a few important non-native trees for a total of 78 identifications. Each tree is shown in sharp color photography of its leaves, bark and cones or buds.

The guidebook should be of great use to anyone who wishes to know more about the large flora of Maine. A hard copy of this book can be ordered here: www.state.me.us - for $7 per copy or a digital copy may be downloaded by here: www.state.me.us - at no cost.

For more information on this news, please vist www.amcmaine.org.

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