by Ronald M. Lanner, 1981. Paperback, 208 pages.
Piñon pines are a group of small, hardy trees found in the semi-arid mountains and mesas of the western United States and Mexico, including portions of Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument. This classic book from University of Nevada Press takes an engaging and comprehensive look at the history of the piñon pine and its ecosystem.
Combining natural history and observations of the cultural importance of the tree to both Native Americans and European settlers, The Piñon Pine: A Natural and Cultural History provides information on the management of piñon pines and their interdependence with birds and animals of the piñon-juniper woodland. Science, cultural history, and ecological issues, plus delicious recipes using piñon pine nuts, make for a concise natural and cultural history of the piñon pine.
