This groundbreaking book provides in depth information about the 65 conifer species that occur in the three Pacific Coast states and beyond. Educator, plant explorer and author Kauffmann guides readers to the magic of the Pacific Slope's conifers. Conifers of the Pacific Slope provides color plates for all 65 conifers, both species and subspecies, accurate and updated range maps for each species, plus an elaborate key to aid with identification.
Kauffmann also suggests 47 destinations where readers can find these amazing conifers in their prime. This is the best field guide to western conifers to be published in many years. It includes stunning photography from diverse locales around the West.
"A well-illustrated, information-rich, comprehensive, and yet compact and user-friendly identification guide."
– Stephen Arno, author of Northwest Trees and Discovering Sierra Trees
"[...] a valuable companion to anyone exploring forests and woodlands of this vast region"
– Christopher Earle, author of The Gymnosperm Database