Lithocarpus densiflorus: An Environmental History of Tanoak

Sunday, November 23, 2008
5:25 PM to 5:25 PM

The Jepson Herbarium presents a workshop on Tanoak: linking botany, American history, and political economics.

Of the hundreds of species world-wide, only one species of Lithocarpus grows in North America. Tanoak, Lithocarpus densiflorus, is restricted to California and the southwestern corner of Oregon. By focusing on this singular hardwood tree, particularly on the Mendocino and Humboldt Coast, we will explore American history as it relates to changing attitudes and land use practices affecting forests. If linking botany, American history, and political economics sounds fun, this is the workshop for you. Taught by Frederica Bowcutt.

Location: Valley Life Sciences Building, UC Berkeley

Event Type(s): workshops

Cost: $85 members/$110 non-members

Location:
-122.259616, 37.87241
Google Driving Directions

Sponsor:

Event Contact:
Anna Larsen
alarsen@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-7008
http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/2008/index.html#Nov23