Chasing Monarchs

"Trees in Paradise" explores the complex history behind California's lush landscape, revealing how humans have shaped its trees from the post-Gold Rush era to the present. The book highlights the planting of iconic species like eucalypts, palms, and oranges, as well as the exploitation and regeneration of redwoods. Through vivid storytelling, it offers a fresh perspective on California's environmental transformation and the intertwined relationship between people and nature in the American West.