Temperate Forests

Biomes of the Earth

by Richard Garratt (Illustrator), Michael Allaby

Climate plays a major role in the existence of temperate forests. This volume explores the environment, life, and future of this type of habitat. It also presents a discussion of the management and conservation of these ecosystems and their threats, including acid rain, forest clearance, soil erosion, and climate change.

270 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1999