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Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species Second Edition, Kindle Edition

by Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman (Author), Wallace Kaufman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
Newly updated: “Invasive plants are ecological tumors that degrade food webs wherever they go. The third edition of [this book] is an invaluable reference.” —Douglas Tallamy, New York Times–bestselling author of Nature’s Best Hope
 
This easy-to-use, wide-ranging guide to invasive plants in North America features full-color photos and descriptions of more than 250 alien species—both terrestrial and aquatic—that are in some cases changing the landscape to an almost unimaginable degree. Accompanying text describes the plant’s environmental and economic impacts as well as management techniques used to control it. Also included is an explanation of what an invasive is and a step-by-step identification key. Used by U.S. Forest Service botanists, this is an essential guide to understanding this unprecedented environmental challenge that is threatening biodiversity—and the human population that depends on it to survive.
 
“A colorful, general field guide to the major invasive plants of North America…packed with relevant information.” —Great Plains Research: A Journal of Natural and Social Sciences
 
“A wonderful guide.” —The Roanoke Star
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-0811749831
  2. Edition
    Second
  3. Publisher
    Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  4. Publication date
    June 14, 2023
  5. Language
    English
  6. File size
    171.0 MB
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Sylvan Kaufman consults, writes, and teaches on ecology, botany, and restoration topics through her business, Sylvan Green Earth Consulting. She lives in Denton, Maryland. Wallace Kaufman is a science writer and author of several popular nature books, including Coming Out of the Woods (978-0-7382-0488-8), No Turning Back (978-0-595-00099-9), and The Beaches Are Moving (978-0-8223-0574-3). He lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CJHHE7O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Second edition (June 14, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 171.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 531 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Customers appreciate the book's nice pictures and find it helpful, with one noting it's the most complete treatment of the subject. The book receives positive feedback for its environmental impact, with one customer highlighting its usefulness for ecologists.

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8 customers mention "Picture quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the pictures in the book, with one mentioning the super illustrations, and another noting that invasive plants may look beautiful.

"...In addition to great pictures and descriptions, the book also explains how/when the invasive plant was introduced, what it does to the natural..." Read more

"...The pictures are very good and the text covers most of the information that one needs about this important topic including how to eradicate so many..." Read more

"The pictures are very clear and helpful in determining what invasive species live in my outdoor space...." Read more

"Great book with super illustrations. Excellent for those who want to plant non-invasive native plants. Opens one's eyes to the harm we have done." Read more

5 customers mention "Knowledge base"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful, with one noting it serves as an excellent reference for professional landscapers and another describing it as the most complete treatment of the subject.

"This book is the most complete treatment of this subject that I have encountered...." Read more

"This is an awesome reference book for identifying and dealing with invasive plants...." Read more

"Excellent guide. Easy to read, nice pictures." Read more

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3 customers mention "Environmental impact"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's environmental focus, with one mentioning it serves as a reference for ecologists and another noting its value for National Wildlife Areas.

"...how/when the invasive plant was introduced, what it does to the natural environment, how it spreads, and how best to fight it...." Read more

"Great Book and reference for ecologist, foresters, and other environmental scientists. Highly regarded." Read more

"Excellent Reference Book for Professional Landscapers, National Wildlife Areas and Home Gardeners..." Read more

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  • JJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
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    My COVID-induced hobby has been to volunteer with groups eradicating invasive plants in public parks. I bought this book after searching Google semi-successfully. But guess what -- Google doesn't work where there's no phone signal!

    First, this book has the same high-quality heft as my Audubon bird guide. In addition to great pictures and descriptions, the book also explains how/when the invasive plant was introduced, what it does to the natural environment, how it spreads, and how best to fight it.

    I will warn you -- invasives are everywhere, and the more you learn the more you'll look differently at the plants growing "wild" around you. It can feel daunting and intimidating.

    I highly recommend this guidebook!
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  • E. Lorenz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book for Professional Landscapers, National Wildlife Areas and Home Gardeners
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014
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    This book is the most complete treatment of this subject that I have encountered. The pictures are very good and the text covers most of the information that one needs about this important topic including how to eradicate so many of these plants.
    So many exotic invasive plants have taken over the habitat of more desirable native plants in our environment. The public needs to know when undesirable species are getting a stronghold in an area so that measures can be taken to eliminate them.
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Thomas E. Reed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Invasive plants may look beautiful but they have severely upset the balance nature
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
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    For several years I watched the massive thick and tall honeysuckles that formed a "living fence" at the end of my backyard. They struck me as playing a beneficial role for birds and bees. Finally I discovered that this invasive honeysuckle apparently has very little nutritional value for birds or bees. This book helped me recognize the value of eliminating invasive species and replacing them with native plants like the one that existed when our founders landed on this continent. I am still learning and slowly replacing invasive plants that have severely injured our native plants and diverse animal species. There are at least two species of nature honeysuckles that meet the needs of our native bees, butterflies, and birds. The challenge is massive but recent scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows the need and ways to restore our rich native plants and the balance of nature.
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  • LeeB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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    This is an awesome reference book for identifying and dealing with invasive plants. I also like how the history of the plant and it's introduction into North America is covered.
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  • laspgh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Identifying and removing these first provides a great jumping off point for overhauling my outdoor space to ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2016
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    The pictures are very clear and helpful in determining what invasive species live in my outdoor space. Identifying and removing these first provides a great jumping off point for overhauling my outdoor space to a native plant landscape.
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  • dixiepeach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
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    I'm in Alaska and wondered if this book would be at all useful to me, but I was quite impressed! I literally spent hours wandering through the book!
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  • Elizabeth R A Triano
    4.0 out of 5 stars Chock-full of great info!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018
    Been meaning to say how much I appreciate this updated edition! It's been such a terrific addition to my field guide collection, very useful.

    Needs to be updated again tho... What else is missing besides Japanese Angelica, Aralia elata?
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  • Elsa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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    Great book with super illustrations. Excellent for those who want to plant non-invasive native plants. Opens one's eyes to the harm we have done.
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