title: Not Just Trees: The Legacy of a Douglas-Fir Forest
author:  Jane Claire Dirks-Edmunds 
description: "Once in a while you encounter a book so special, so steeped in love and integrity that--regardless of subject matter--it's impossible not to be drawn in. Not Just Trees is that sort of book."
zlib_text: **PRAISE FOR DOUGLAS-FIR**
  
  “Arno and Fiedler have crafted an insightful and engaging paean to the Pacific
  Northwest’s most important tree. This is a book for anyone who wants to
  understand not only the ecological story of Douglas-fir but also how these
  majestic trees shaped the economic story of Puget Sound and the entire
  region.”
  
  —David B. Williams, author, _Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s
  Topography_
  
  “Stephen Arno and Carl Fiedler’s inviting text _Douglas Fir_ is filled with
  information about the versatile, resilient conifer that ‘from firewood to
  flumes, flagpoles to flooring, snowshoes to spars, and liquor to lumber
  [fills] needs or niches in the lives of everyday people.’ . . . Featuring
  multiple illustrations, historical photographs, and a list of notable Douglas-
  firs to visit across the US and Canada, the book is a comprehensive look at
  the fascinating tree.”
  
  — _Foreword Reviews_
  
  “This book is a gift to those of us who love trees. It reflects decades of
  observa