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Lichens of the North Woods (North Woods Naturalist Guides)

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The photos are great and the author gives us a straightforward, factual presentation that could serve as a routine reference, but somehow he manages to reveal unabashed enthusiasm for these fascinating life forms. And that's what makes this little Readers' Digest-sized book come alive. The "Nature notes" on each page are worth the purchase price (which is minimal).
Yes, these are lichens of the North Woods, but close relatives are found all over North America and, unless you are a lichenoligist purist, this book will be useful wherever you live.

I have yet to find another lichen field guide worthy of the name, and it will be difficult for future editions to surpass this one. Walewski's excellent photographs greatly enhance the vivid descriptions provided for each lichen species, and the organization of lichen types makes identification quick and easy. Many of these lichens are also found outside the North Woods, so I take it everywhere with me. A great guide from a fantastic series!

A wonderful book for the northwoods naturalist, clearly written, well organized with great photos. Perfect for exploring and identifying the lichen world.

As a collector of more field guides than any one person should ever need I am very pleased with the format of this field guide. The photographs are clear and colorful and the organization of the guide makes identification easy. The book includes a great deal of information on each species and on the biology of lichens in general. After this purchase I am looking into purchasing other books in this series as well.

This book is great. It has awesome pictures and awesome descriptions. It is really a must have for anyone interested in the world of lichens. :)

Its the photographs that help identify the Lichens so quickly. There are not many books on Lichens like there are on Birds.

. . . that a book on lichens could be this beautiful and engaging. The photos are gorgeous, and the text is interesting and informative.