Author: Joan Maloof
Standing in an old-growth forest, you can instinctively sense the ways it is different from forests shaped by humans. These ancient, undisturbed ecosystems are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood.
“Nature’s Temples” explores the science and alchemy of old-growth forests and makes a compelling case for their protection.
Many foresters are proponents of forest management, while ecologists and conservation biologists believe that the healthiest forests are those we leave alone.
