Product Description

Published in August 2000, this book is the result of more than 30 years of research on the Catskill forest. It includes 25 maps showing the distribution of species and forest-products industries in addition to a full-color, large, fold-out map that shows the extent of the first growth forest, second and third growth forest, agricultural lands, burned areas, reforested areas, and landslides. Five sections look at plant migrations to the region following the last glaciation, the impact of people on the forest, the forest regrown, mountain ranges, forest industries. A must for anyone who loves the Catskills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1306964 in Books
• Published on: 2000-08
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .2 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 217 pages

Richard Parisio,Kaatskill Life, Fall 2000
The Catskill Forest...is a book that those who know and love the Catskills have been waiting for.

Michael Perkins, Woodstock Times, May 17, 2001
...both fascinating and indispensable, a marvelous lens which helps us to see clearly what we are looking at...

Chris Olney, Catskill Center News, Spring 2001
Everyone who enjoys the forests of the Catskills...will find a treasure trove of information in this book...