Redwood National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches and grasslands along Northern California's coast. The tallest tree in the world, the redwood, is just one of the thousands of species of plants and animals that inhabit the diverse habitats found in these parks. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of wildlife and includes descriptions of the key distinguishing features that help visitors identify and learn more about the natural world in this dramatic setting. This laminated, 12-panel folding guide is great for use while visiting the parks. Made in the USA. A series of inexpensive folding pocket guides can help you easily identify some of the nature you see in national parks. - National Parks Traveler Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential. - Backpacker Magazine "A series of inexpensive folding pocket guides can help you easily identify some of the nature you see in national parks." ― National Parks Traveler “Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.” ― Backpacker Magazine OC - Ocean - cold ocean water, offshore seastacks, rocky shores and sand beaches provide a wide-range of habitats for marine-associated plants and animals. CS - Coastal Strand - desiccating ocean winds, salt spray, rocky shores, sand beaches and coastal bluffs influence and shape the diversity of trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses that hug the 35-miles of park coastline. RW - Redwood Forest - almost pure stands of coast redwood are found on alluvial flats and benches along major streams, with occasional fir, spruce, hemlock, tan oak or bay intermingling. The moist, shady, acidic conditions found on the forest floor often restricts the diversity of plants that can grow there. ME - Mixed Evergreen - found on drier upland slopes adjacent to redwood forests. Many species of plants grow within these more open, sunnier forests. RP - Riparian - three major river systems and numerous coastal streams traverse the parks. The constant water supply supports a lush growth of trees, shrubs and herbs along the banks. OW - Oak Woodland - found along the dry, inland ridges of the Bald Hills, the woodlands include large sunny patches of grasses and flowers scattered among the trees. PR - Prairie - scattered grasslands along ridge crests, usually a few miles inland from the coast. SG - Second Growth Forest - timber harvesting has impacted more than 1/3 of the lands within the parks. Second-growth refers to the resulting young, even-aged forests. DA - Disturbed Area Redwood Park Association (RPA) is a non-profit organization which supports and promotes the educational goals of Redwood National and State Parksand the Smith River National Recreation Area. Working in partnership with the National Park Service since 1985, RPA publishes educational materials about the park and related environments, offers field seminar programs, and operates park bookstores. Funds generated by the Association directly support the interpretive and research programs and other educational activities for the benefit of the parks programs and visitors. Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.