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The Tree Farmer

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)

Resource ID:

2619

Source:

http://www.amazon.com

Media 1:

It's a Book media type.
URL: Website
ISBN: 978-1893622166
Pages: 32
Bound: Hardcover