Challenged by his grandson as to how he can grow beautiful trees only to cut them down, the tree farmer shares his knowledge and understanding of trees as a renewable resource. He also shares his love of the products trees provide and how they touch the souls of the peole whose lives they grace. Written about the family tree farm of the Rolling Stones' keyboardist, Chuck Leavell, the author shares his second life as a tree farmer. This is a book that shares a farmer's love of the land and the wise use of its resources.
Grade level:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Scope:
all states
Academic Subject:
Life/Biological Sciences Social Studies
Agricultural Content:
Production Systems Sustainable Agriculture Environment/Natural Resources Conservation Forestry/Forestry Products Land Use Natural Resource Management Plant Systems Agro-forestry Plant Growth & Development
Author:
Chuck Leavell & Nicholas Cravotta
Illustrator:
Publisher:
VSP Books
Copyright:
2005
Reviewer Comments:
Winner of the 2007 National Arbor Day Media Award (National Arbor Day Foundation)
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