Table of Contents

How to use this guide for identifying trees.- Southern South America and the term ‘Patagonia’.- Geology, climate, and soils of Patagonia.- Vegetation of Patagonia.- What is a tree?.- Flowering plants and their divisions.- Characteristic features of gymnosperms (conifers).- Characteristic features of angiosperms.- Dicots and monocots.- Keys to groups of trees.- Genera and species of gymnosperms.- Genera and species of dicots.- Genera and species of monocots.- Afforestations with Pinaceae in zones of transition.- Fruit trees in Los Antiguos and Chile Chico — Lake Buenos Aires / General Carrera.- Trees in urban landscapes.- National parks, forest reserves, and regional reserves of Southern Argentina and Chile.- Carl Skottsberg’s “modest expedition” — A look at the scientific discovery of Patagonia.- Glossary of technical terms.- Abbreviations.- Literature.

Reviews

From the reviews: "Trees in Patagonia is a manual for the identification of native and introduced trees growing in southern South America. ! Good quality color photographs illustrate tree habit, leaves, bark, and some flowers and fruit. ! provide a very helpful overview of the region's geology, climate, soils, and vegetation. ! The work will be appreciated by English-speaking ecotourists and naturalists working in this region. ! Summing Up: Recommended. All public, academic, and professional libraries." (G. D. Dreyer, Choice, Vol. 46 (8), April, 2009)