Download or read book Trees and Woodland in the British Landscape written by Oliver Rackham and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully written classic of nature writing. 'A masterly account...of supreme interest...a classic' Country Life Long accepted as the best work on the subject, Oliver Rackham's book is both a comprehensive history of Britain's woodland and a field-work guide that presents trees individually and as part of the landscape. From prehistoric times, through the Roman period and into the Middle Ages, Oliver Rackham describes the changing character, role and history of trees and woodland. He concludes this definitive study with a section on the conservation and future of Britain's trees, woodlands and hedgerows.
Download or read book The Silviculture of Trees Used in British Forestry written by Peter S. Savill and published by Cabi. This book was released on 2013 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to provide a guide for selecting species and managing trees. The requirements of each of the 63 species from 35 genera are described for areas in which they are likely to do well. Further, the book provides information about the origin and introduction (where applicable) of each species, climatic and site requirements, other silvicultural characteristics, pests and diseases, natural regeneration, provenance, seed production, nursery treatment, yield and timber characteristics. The book concludes with two simple keys for identifying the tree most likely to be encountered in woods.
Download or read book Around the World in 80 Plants written by Jonathan Drori and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-13 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. 'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald 'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine 'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail
Download or read book Collins Complete Guide to British Trees A Photographic Guide to every common species written by Paul Sterry and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles – outside of arboretums
Download or read book Field Guide to the Trees of Britain and Europe written by Alan Birkett and published by . This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ever-popular subject of trees is covered in this fantastic field guide which includes more than 150 species that are likely to be encountered in Britain and elsewhere in northern and central Europe. This includes native species such as Hawthorn, Wild Cherry, English Elm and Sessile Oak together with trees which have been widely introduced from other parts of the world. The book's USP is its ingenious set of identification keys at the start of the guide, which cover broadleaf and conifer leaves, buds, cones, catkins, flowers, fruit and bark and cross reference with the tree species and families in the main sections of the book. The guide is suitable for beginners and more knowledgeable readers and the text has been written in an easy-to understand style while there is a detailed glossary at the end of the book to explain any technical terms. Each species account covers a spread and includes a photo of the whole tree together with close-up detail of other features such as leaves, bark and so on while the accompanying text describes key characteristics for identification, including a useful 'Quick ID' section. In short this is a wonderful new field guide.The author, who has also taken all of the images himself, has been working on the idea and format for many years and is confident that the title offers something new in this market and that the book will be among the very best available in its category.
Download or read book Wayside and Woodland Trees written by Edward Step and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Woodlands written by Oliver Rackham and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Trees are wildlife just as deer or primroses are wildlife. Each species has its own agenda and its own interactions with human activities ...’
Download or read book Wayside and Woodland Trees written by Edward Step and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Wayside and Woodland Trees by Edward Step
Download or read book British Woodland Trees written by Herbert Leeson Edlin and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Sylva written by Gabriel Hemery and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beautiful, useful, inspirational" BBC Wildlife Book of the Month "A delight on every page" Evening Standard In 1664, the horticulturist and diarist John Evelyn wrote Sylva, the first comprehensive study of British trees. It was also the world's earliest forestry book, and the first book ever published by the Royal Society. Evelyn's elegant prose has a lot to tell us today, but the world has changed dramatically since his day. Now authors Gabriel Hemery and Sarah Simblet, taking inspiration from the original work, have masterfully created a contemporary version – The New Sylva. The result is a fabulous resource that describes all of the most important species of tree that populate our landscape. Silvologist Gabriel Hemery explains what trees really mean to us culturally, environmentally and economically in the first part of the book. These chapters are followed by forty-four detailed tree portrait sections that describe the history and the features of trees such as oak, elm, beech, hornbeam, willow, fir, pine, juniper, plane, apple and pear. The pages of The New Sylva are brought to life with truly breathtaking artwork from artist and co-author Sarah Simblet, who captures the delicacy, strength and beauty of the trees through the seasons in 200 exquisite drawings. With an interplay of black and red type on creamy paper, The New Sylva recalls all the charm of traditional bookmaking. And at a moment when it is vitally important for us to rediscover how to treasure our trees, the time for this visionary, beautiful book is now. This edition comes with illustrated endpapers and a ribbon marker.
Download or read book Environmental Forest Science written by Kyoji Sassa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1998 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book consists of sixty nine papers covering forests as environment from various aspects, forest ecosystems & biodiversity, forest hydrology, natural disasters (landslides and debris flows et al) in mountains and their reduction.
Download or read book Collins British Tree Guide written by Owen Johnson and published by Collins. This book was released on 2015-05-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with this beautiful pocket guide to British trees, an inspiration and treat designed to enthral all nature lovers.
Download or read book Know Your Trees written by E. A. Cope and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Trees that Made Britain written by Archie Miles and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the oldest living inhabitants on the planet, trees have played a major part in the way we live today, providing both the daily oxygen we breathe and the foundation of our nations heritage. Every native tree in Britain, whether its part of a grand avenue, a thriving hedgerow, an ancient wood or a colourful orchard, tells a different story. The Trees That Made Britain takes us on a journey of discovery to every corner of the nation. Through detailed portraits of individual tree species, author and photographer Archie Miles reveals the stories of the trees that have influenced the culture, myths and fabric of the nation. The book is full of surprising facts on how trees have been used by man over the centuries, from the oak used in the building of HMS Victory to ancient longbows made from yew, as well as practical advice on visiting some of Britains finest living examples. The combination of rich historical material and lyrical descriptions captures the essence of our native tree species.
Download or read book Ancient Woods Trees and Forests written by Alper H. Çolak and published by Pelagic Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From antiquity until today, trees and woods have inspired artists, writers and scientists; they have shaped cultures and reverberated through belief systems. Yet worldwide forest cover has declined dramatically over the last 1,000 years. Now, primeval forests are only to be found at a few sites unreachable by humans, and even then they are affected by climate change, atmospheric pollution and species extinctions. Nonetheless, ancient woods, trees and forests are at the core of many global landscapes. Understanding the vital resources that they provide requires genuinely multidisciplinary research. With contributions from major authorities in the field such as Oliver Rackham, Frans Vera, Elisabeth Johann, George Peterken and Melvyn Jones among others, this timely volume reflects on the importance of our oldest trees from a range of perspectives and varied geographical locations. Individual chapters consider eco-cultural heritage, the archaeology of trees, landscape history, forest rights, tree management, saproxylic insects, the importance of deadwood, practical conservation and monitoring, biodiversity, wood-pasture and more. Fresh insights are provided from across Europe as far as Turkey. Given the urgent need to understand, conserve and restore ancient woodlands and trees, this book will do much raise awareness, foster enthusiasm and inspire wonder.
Download or read book Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva written by Edward Step and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author states that his purpose in writing this book was to enable the easy identification of woodland species of trees. He has added a section of non-native trees that are so commonly found that they are regarded as almost indigenous.
