Saving the World’s Deciduous Forests: Ecological Perspectives from East Asia, North America, and Europe

“Robert Askins has provided a brilliant synthesis that should inform citizens about how to determine conservation policy for the management and preservation of deciduous forests in this century. No comparable work currently exists and this book deserves a wide readership.”—John Kricher, author of Tropical Ecology -- John Kricher “[Robert Askins’] ability to bring together perspectives on a single ecosystem from three continents is unique and important. The reader leaves with a rich appreciation of the similarities and differences between deciduous forests of North America, Asia, and Europe.”—John Marzluff, co-author of The Gifts of the Crow; Dog Days, Raven Nights; and In the Company of Crows and Ravens -- John Marzluff “To my mind, the writing matches some of the best ‘scientific natural history’ I’ve read. It is clear and detailed, yet easy to digest.”—Chris Elphick, University of Connecticut -- Chris Elphick “A keen naturalist and observer, Askins clearly and lucidly contrasts deciduous forests and their biotas across three continents, how they have been modified over time, and how conservation approaches differ among the continents. An interesting and provocative read.”—Richard T. Holmes, Dartmouth College -- Richard T. Holmes “This book offers an impressive account of processes shaping the biological diversity of deciduous forests in three regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Important messages emerge for forest conservation.”—Robert Fuller, editor of Birds and Habitat: Relationships in Changing Landscapes -- Robert Fuller