What kind of tree is that? Whether younsquo;re hiking in the woods or simply sitting in your backyard, from Maine to New York youisquo;ll never be without an answer to that question, thanks to this handy companion to the trees of the Northeast. Featuring detailed information and illustrations covering each phase of a treensquo;s lifecycle, this indispensable guidebook explains how to identify trees by their bark alonendash;no more need to wait for leaf season. Chapters on the structure and ecology of tree bark, descriptions of bark appearance, an easy-to-use identification key, and supplemental information on non-bark characteristicsedash;all enhanced by more than 450 photographs, illustrations, and mapshdash;will show you how to distinguish the textures, shapes, and colors of bark to recognize various tree species, and also understand why these traits evolved. 

Whether youcsquo;re a professional naturalist or a parent leading a family hike, this new edition of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast is your essential guide to the regionhsquo;s 67 native and naturalized tree species.