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EEEC Bookshelf

Books Available on EEEC Bookshelf at the Island Library

  • Guide to Vascular Plants of Central Florida by Wunderlin
  • The Complete Trees of North America by Elias
  • Betrock's Florida Plant Guide by Gilman
  • The Trees of Florida by Nelson
  • Florida Wildflowers in their Natural Communities by Taylor
  • Strangers in Paradise by Simberloff Schmitz & Brown
  • Ornamental Palm Horticulture by Broschat & Meerow
  • An Illustrated Guide to Pruning by Gilman
  • Common Coastal Plants in Florida by Barnett & Crewz
  • A Guide to the Plant Health Care Management System by various authors

Books Available in General Circulation at the Island Library

  • Florida My Eden  by Stresau
  • Your Florida Landscape of  U. of F. Coop. Extension
  • Betrock's Guide to Landscape Palms by Meerow
  • The Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida by Nelson
  • The Right Plants for Dry Places by Suncoast Native Plant Society
  • Native Florida Plants by Haelhe and Brookwell
  • A Gardener's Guide to Florida Native Plants by Rufino Ossorio
  • Florida's Best Native Landscape Plants by Gil Nelson

Brochures and Articles
Available on EEEC Bookshelf at the Island Library 

  • "Australian Pines" by Florida & The Nature Conservancy
  • "Why Topping Hurts Trees" by The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  • "Recognizing Tree Hazards" by ISA
  • "Tree Values" by ISA
  • "Buying High Quality Trees" by ISA
  • "Insect & Disease Problems" by ISA
  • "Mature Tree Care" by ISA
  • "New Tree Planting" by ISA
  • "Treatment of Trees Damaged by Construction" by ISA
  • "Pruning Young Trees" by ISA
  • "Think Trees" by ISA
  • "Exotic Plants" by Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council
  • "Where Are Tree Roots?" by Gilman, UF
  • "Planting Specifications for Trees" by UF Extension
  • "Pruning Palms" by Gilman & Eisner, UF
  • "Dispelling Misperceptions About Trees" by Gilman, UF Extension
  • "The Guide for Real Florida Gardeners" by The Association of Florida Native Nurseries
  • "Sarasota County Tree Selection Guide" by Sarasota County Forestry Division
  • "Mangrove Facts & Trimming Regulations" by Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
  • "Mangrove Functions & Values" by FDEP
  • "Top 10 Trees for Home Landscapes" by Sarasota County Forestry Division
  • "Hurricanes & Trees" by LSU Agriculture Center
  • "Pruning Palm Trees" by UF Extension
  • "Sarasota County List of Desirable Trees for Home Landscapes & Streets" by Sarasota County Forestry Division
  • "Anna Maria City Trash Regulations" compiled by The Record
  • "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place" by FPL