The definitive small book on California's Coast Redwoods.
Now in it's fifth printing, this book unravels the mysteries
of the world's tallest trees like no other. The manager of
one of the largest redwood parks interpretive centers has
stated: "This book is indispensable for redwood ecology.
It's really the 'Bible' - the open door - for normal folks
wanting to know about the tallest trees on Earth."
Filled with Eifert's delicate line-art drawings and personal
essays about how these forests have effected his life.
This concise book describes
the unique characteristics of California's coast redwoods.
These forests are some of the most misunderstood, yet most
visited forests on earth, and this publication is
designed to unravel some of the redwood's incredible
features. Included are essays about their range, past and
present, the redwood's way of dominating their landscape,
controlling water use and how many plants and animals have
joined their forest to become part of this unique ecosystem.
This is also a personal story for the author, explaining
both the scientific qualities of coast redwoods and the
emotional values the author feels for these forests. For 30
years Eifert has expressed feelings for these trees through
writing, paintings and photographs.
Travel the Redwood Highway, from Santa Cruz to Oregon and
you'll find Eifert's work in over 20 redwood parks. It's
difficult to miss!
