Author: GARRICK, DAVID
Title: Shaped Cedars and Cedar Shaping: A Guidebook to Identifying, Documenting, Appreciating and Learning from Culturally Modified Trees
Description: Canada: WCWC, 1998. Special Limited Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 1895123429. 389 pages. Bibliography. Line diagrams. Colour photos. "Based on the study of 1,878 shaped cedars on Hanson Island - Kwakwaka'wakw Territory - in Johnston Strait that represent 700 years of cultural identification of cedar tree activity, from 1284 AD to 1993 AD." - from title page. "Discover the fascinating world of shaped cedars - trees alive and healthy today, bearing marks of generations of careful bark harvests by traditional foresters working the 'cedar gardens' of Hanson Island. Find out why it is so important to study, document, appreciate and protect these heritage trees and the living museums within which they thrive." - from back cover. Somewhat above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding sound. A worthy reference copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Shaped Cedars and Cedar Shaping: A Guidebook to Identifying, Documenting, Appreciating and Learning from Culturally Modified Trees Hanson Island Cedar Bark Harvesting. Fair .

Keywords: 1895123429 : Native Peoples British Columbia Forestry