bNow expanded and updated Californians' favorite reference book to trees in our everyday lives.b pbrAnyone who is curious about trees is sure to find education and inspiration in these pages.--bDavid Allen Sibleyb, author of iThe Sibley Guide to Treesi and iThe Sibley Guide to Birdsibr pbrFor more than ten years, iA Californian's Guide to the Trees among Usi has taught Californians the what, why, and how of trees in our cities and towns. This edition has been updated by the author to reflect new trends in urban forestry, with a revised introduction, updated taxonomy and nomenclature, and more than ten additional species featured.br pbrMatt Ritter introduces us to over 160 of California's most commonly grown urban trees in this expanded edition of his best-selling book. Whether native or cultivated, these are the trees that muffle noise, create wildlife habitats, mitigate pollution, conserve energy, and make urban living healthier and more peaceful. Used as a field guide or read with pl