Common Woody Plants of Shenandoah NP & George Washington NF
(2nd edition, 2004 72 pp.)
This invaluable natural history guide will help you identify and appreciate 42 of the most common woody plants in the PATC area. The first section gives useful background on the geology and physiography, followed by a detailed description of forest types and how specific species fit into their habitats. The second section, organized by leaf arrangement, makes it easy to identify the individual trees and shrubs and gives interesting facts, such as how early colonists used them and how they are currently used by various animals.
Originally written by PATC Naturalist Bob Pickett for the 1995 ATC biennial conference, Common Woody Plants has been completely revised and expanded to include detailed current information on the threat to these plants from diseases and insect pests, such as the Gypsy moth and the Hemlock wooly adelgid.
The concise guide is an easy-to-understand reference work that every hiker and forest lover will want to use in the field.