Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. CONTENTS 6
3. Introduction 8
4. 1. Multiple Tree Origins 10
5. 2 Patterns of Tree Diversity 22
6. 3. Tree Leaves 34
7. 4. Tree Trunks 46
8. 5. The Architecture of Trees 58
9. 6. Tree Bark 70
10. 7. Tree Roots 82
11. 8. Seeds and Life History 94
12. 9. Ecology and Forest Dynam 106
13. 10. Conservation 118
14. 11. Myths and Folklore 130
15. 12. Curious Facts 142
16. Glossary 154
17. Further reading 156
18. Index 158
19. Acknowledgments 160
20. About the authors 160