{"product_id":"9781604697766","title":"Nature's Temples: The Complex World of Old-Growth Forests","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Maloof eloquently urges us to cherish the wildness of what little old-growth woodlands we have left. . . . Not only are they home to the richest diversity of creatures, but they work hard for humans too.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e An old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally over a long period of time with little or no disturbance from humankind. They are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. In \u003ci\u003eNature’s Temples\u003c\/i\u003e, Joan Maloof, the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, makes a heartfelt and passionate case for their importance. This evocative and accessible narrative defines old-growth and provides a brief history of forests. It offers a rare view into how the life-forms in an ancient, undisturbed forest—including not only its majestic trees but also its insects, plant life, fungi, and mammals—differ from the life-forms in a forest manipulated by humans. What emerges is a portrait of a beautiful, intricate, and fragile ecosystem that now exists only in scattered fragments. Black-and-white illustrations by Andrew Joslin help clarify scientific concepts and capture the beauty of ancient trees.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Timber Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133972955376,"sku":"9781604697766","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781604697766_p0.jpg?v=1763828986","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781604697766","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}