Trees In Trouble

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Published in time with the traditional start to fire season in the western US and Earth Day 2020 Part science, part storytelling, for fans of American Wolf, The Sixth Extinction, or Cadillac Desert, Trees in Trouble immerses us in the community of stewards working in our Western US forests every day to reveal the multi-front effort to save this limited resource from the ravages of climate change and mismanagement Afterword will bring the science and the headlines up to date Each chapter begins with a beautiful line illustrations of different species of trees Daniel Mathews is a well-respected, previously published nature and guide writer (Timber Press/Workman) who lives in Portland, OR "There is no bigger climate change issue facing those of us who live in the North American west than wildfire. Not just the human and economic impact of these blazes, but their affect on our forests, the literal lungs of the planet. In prose that makes complicated science readable-as in his popular natural history guides-writer Daniel Mathews brings compelling and urgent reportage to the issue in his new book ARCs available 9 months in advance, boasts an all-quotes step-back cover, spotlighting 7 incredible early independent bookseller blurbs from booksellers across the Western Mountain states For readers of American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee, Rising by Elizabeth Rush, and other fans of deeply researched environmental nonfiction, Trees In Trouble is an urgent, timely, and comprehensive look at the problems and potential solutions facing forest management in the American west. Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and British Columbia feature prominently in these pages, with extensive interviews with well over two dozen forestry and fire experts including ecologists, dendrologists, geneticists, fire researchers, and private organization advocates from the entire western region Acquired and edited by Founding Counterpoint Editor Jack Shoemaker Bookseller Praise for Trees in Trouble: "There is no bigger climate change issue facing those of us who live in the North American west than wildfire. Not just the human and economic impact of these blazes, but their affect on our forests, the literal lungs of the planet. In prose that makes complicated science readable-as in his popular natural history guides-writer Daniel Mathews brings compelling and urgent reportage to the issue in his new book, Trees in Trouble: Wildfires, Infestations, and Climate Change. In these pages Mathews identifies the urgent concerns, the conflicts between related agencies, and possible solutions to the problems that will only get worse if we don't act on them immediately. Equally compelling is his sharing of new knowledge about the wonder of trees, how they work, how they interact, and just how crucial they are to our survival. Trees in Trouble is an essential read for people concerned about the long term future of our continent." -Chris La Tray, Fact & Fiction Books (Missoula, MT) "Trees in Trouble, Daniel Mathews's focused study on the effects of climate change on pines in the American West, proves just how interconnected and fragile the webs holding our ecosystems together are. Mathews's travels through the changing West-one devastated by fire, drought, insect epidemics, and mass die-offs-reveals a future in which habitat and species loss will transform landscapes that to human eyes have endured forever. Alarming without being alarmist, Trees in Trouble is a book for everyone concerned with the immediate and distant future of our place in the world." --Stephen Sparks, Point Reyes Books (Point Reyes Station, CA) "There is no mincing of words here: climate change and its effects are killing our trees, and what's bad for the trees is bad for us. This is felt especially strongly here in the West, where we face years-long droughts, beetle and disease infestations, and increasingly brutal fires. Mathews does a fantastic job of explaining where these problems have come from, why they're getting worse, and how we can help mitigate them. It seems contradictory, but we need to fight fire with fire: small prescribed fires leave less for the really bad fires to burn, making them peter out before causing the epic destruction that recent wildfires have incurred. Fires are a natural part of the landscape, and though Smokey taught us that only we can prevent forest fires, we should really be letting most of them burn. That's actually the easiest part, much more difficult to deal with are the beetles and rust killing our trees in droves. Mathews's suggested solutions include a lot of hands-on experimentation to determine which trees have genetic resistance, then planting them just beyond what their range is now, either north or south. Trees are fairly adaptable. They're moving as the climate changes anyway, we just need to help them along. Anyone who has been affected by recent wildfires (as my family has), anyone who cares about reducing our carbon output, anyone who wants to be able to walk into a forest full of living trees will benefit from Mathews's careful research and engaging discussion. Though the focus is fairly narrow, the implications are broad, and this book is another page-turner in the tradition of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Songs of Trees. Yes, our trees are in trouble, but we can definitely do something about it." -Elayna Trucker, Napa Bookmine (Napa, CA) "In his all-too-timely Trees in Trouble, Daniel Mathews tellingly writes of what is happening to the forests of western North America. It's not a happy story. How fires happen, and how much they're happening, the infestations of insects and their effect, and the part of larger climate change, to say nothing of present-day human presence, both now, and in time to come, is written with clarity, authority, and open eyes. Daniel Mathews knows this terrain well, through years of study and being out there, other good books come along the way. This is his most urgent, and most necessary." -Rick Simonson, Elliott Bay Book Company (Seattle, WA) "I admire the thorough research Daniel Mathews conducted for his new book, Trees in Trouble: Wildfires, Infestations, and Climate Change. He extensively interviewed well over two dozen forestry and fire experts including ecologists, dendrologists, geneticists, fire researchers, and private organization advocates from the entire western region, including British Columbia. He paints a stark picture for the future with very significant consequences for western pine tree species. In Mathews's new book, I definitely learned more about recent research regarding hotter droughts, megafires, mountain pine beetles, and blister rust, and consequently appreciate, more than ever, the various and complex perils facing our western forests today." -Kimberly Hoppus, Waucoma Bookstore (Hood River, OR) "Daniel Mathews presents an in-depth, multifaceted look at some of the biggest dangers our forests face today. This book goes beyond blanket statements that wildfires are beneficial and beetle infestations are bad. The complexities and variables of natural systems will never cease to amaze, and as with most things in life, there are no simple solutions. While the book's main focus is exploring the many complex ways fires and beetle kill affect trees (and how climate change contributes), it also delivers a steady but subtle reminder that humans are largely responsible for the predicament we are in. It is our responsibility, both personally and politically, to do something before it is too late." -Renee Becher, Old Firehouse Books (Fort Collins, CO) "Growing up in the North American West means the smell of pine trees on a warm summer day is the smell of home. With Trees in Trouble, Daniel Mathews introduces readers to the people working across the West to study and preserve pine forests. Part science, part storytelling, Trees in Trouble immerses us in the community of stewards working in our forests every day. Conversation about climate change and forest fires is constant and divisive in the West. Mathews elevates the dialogue with thoughtful consideration of the nuanced nature of the challenges facing our trees and the reality that no simple answer is the right answer. The threats facing our ancient pines-insects, fires, man-are made ravenous by climate change. And the fate of the pines is connected to the fate of all our landscapes." -Tina Ontiveros, Klindt's Booksellers (The Dalles, OR) "A timely look at the precarious state of our Western forests. How we manage them moving forward during our changing climate will have a huge impact on what we leave future generations. An important book that anyone interested in the West needs to read." -Tom Beans, Dudley's Bookshop Cafe (Bend, OR) "The wildfires in Australia are in the headlines, replacing the wildfires in the American West. Mathews's book is needed urgently to raise awareness of the issues facing our forests and garner support for a path forward." -David Lucey, Page 158 Books (Wake Forest, NC) "A timely and important book on the current state and future of North American forests. Forest management is a hot topic in the American West, and Daniel Mathews has added an important work to the discussion." -Lane Jacobson, Paulina Springs Books (Sisters, OR)