Author Description

This book focusses on trees & shrubs that are most commonly encountered in Alberta rangelands. The introduction explains the content & format of the book and reviews the characteristics & plants of the Prairie, Parkland, Foothills, Boreal Forest, Montane, and Subalpine ecoregions. The main section contains an identification key, followed detailed descriptions of species arranged in taxonomic order. Information provided in the descriptions includes physical characteristics, habitat, geographic distribution, forage value, grazing response, description of similar species if applicable, and other information in notes. Includes index & glossary.