Timber in the Working Forest

By Mary A. Livingston

Tat-a-tat-pat the woodpecker sounds. Whirrrrrr-irrrrrr-boop-boop-boop the biologist radio tunes. Rhrrr. Rhrr. The chainsaw grunts. The working forest is abuzz with activity as foresters, scientists, and loggers work together for a healthy forest. Wildlife biologists study the animals. Botanists study the plants. Archaeologists study human history. Foresters pull it all together for a plan to take care of the forest. Loggers follow the plan to harvest trees for wood. Ecological balance and sustainability are their focus when harvesting trees for wood. Written in a light, lyrical style, "Timber in the Working Forest" is a fun and lively read.Working Forest Extra Stuff includes: More About Foresters, More About Loggers, A Closer Look at Cogeneration, Recycled Paper Recipe, Tree Products List,GlossaryStory: 863 words.Working Forest Extra Stuff : 2504 words.Total: 3367 words.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941950094
• ISBN13: 9781941950098
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Red Tail Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7