The Sibley Guide to Trees - hardcover book

David Allen Sibley, the preeminent bird-guide author and illustrator, considered by many worldwide to be the John Audubon of our day, now applies his formidable skills of identification and illustrations to the trees of North America.

 

The Sibley Guide to Trees is an astonishingly elegant guide to a complex subject.  With more than 4,100 meticulous, exquisitely detailed paintings, the Guide highlights the often subtle similarities and distinctions between more than 600 tree species – native trees as well as many introduced species.  More than 500 maps show the complete range, both natural and cultivated, for nearly all species.  Sibley adds an important new contribution to our understanding of the natural world reflecting for many deep concerns with habitat preservation and environmental health.  Sibley has produced a guide of great substance that is arranged in a logical, accessible and easy to use format.