The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
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Douglas W. Tallamy. (2021). The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Timber Press.

Douglas W. Tallamy. 2021. The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Timber Press.

Douglas W. Tallamy, The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Timber Press, 2021.

Douglas W. Tallamy. The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Timber Press, 2021.

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     Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 97 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 40 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book Bringing Nature Home, published by Timber Press in 2007, was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers’ Association. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award.

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Discover the complex and fascinating inner world of the mighty oak tree with this engaging nature book!
The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars,  Doug Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area. 
The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them.
“With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks! Let this book be your inspiration and guide.” —The American Gardener

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The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them.
“With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks! Let this book be your inspiration and guide.” —The American Gardener

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