Trees of Colorado Field Guide

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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Learn to identify Colorado trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.

With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. Theres no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that dont grow in Colorado. Learn about 71 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a trees leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

Book Features

• 71 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives
• Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment
• Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes
• Stans Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
• Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images

This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stans expert insights. So grab Trees of Colorado Field Guide for your next outingto help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.

Author Bio

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, childrens books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.