Download or read book Kew s Big Trees written by Christina Harrison and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of trees is as immensely diverse as our uses for them, but there is one undeniable truth--they are forever linked to our survival. As deforestation continues throughout in the world, spaces like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, take on a deeper meaning. Not only do they provide a refuge for some fast-disappearing species, they also serve as a reminder to that we should appreciate these emerald cathedrals. Kew has more than 14,000 trees in its 132 hectares: a unique mix of the rare, ancient, useful, and beautiful. In Kew's Big Trees you can discover how one of the world's best tree collections came to be, learn the stories behind twenty of its most intriguing trees, and be reminded as to why trees are so vitally important to us all.

Download or read book Remarkable Trees written by Christina Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 60,000 species of trees are found in an amazing variety of forms, sizes and habitats. Every tree has its own story and here are over 60, selected for their particular resonance and connection with humankind and representing most of the world's major zones and ecologies. In portraits that combine vivid cultural and historical narrative with a firm scientific grounding, the authors reveal the details of trees from around the world, both familiar and strange. We use timbers for building and creating, have discovered which tree fruits and seeds taste delicious, and which can kill or cure us, and which species can add colour and spirituality to our lives - from the timber of mahogany to the delights of chocolate and pomegranate, from the medicinal tea tree to the deadly manchineel, and from fragrant frankincense to the highly prized dragon's blood tree. Artists and botanists alike have been inspired by trees for centuries, and a varied and beautiful range of images from the unrivalled archive at Kew illustrate the stories, to create this enlightening and enchanting book.

Download or read book A Legacy of Ancient Oaks written by Mark Frith and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book is a celebration of the mighty oak, through the passion and vision of artist Mark Frith. Mark has drawn large scale portraits of 22 of Britain's oldest living oaks, with exceptional detail conveyed in these intricate graphite works, bringing the ancient features of these majestic individuals to life on the page. Growing up in the Gloucestershire countryside, Mark enjoyed a childhood experiencing the natural world and in particular developed a huge closeness to a local ancient character - the Great Oak at Nibley Green. Mark would return to this tree in 2010 as the first of his series of oak drawings, commissioned by the publisher, poet, philanthropist and planter of trees Felix Dennis. These large-scale drawings measuring 1.7 m wide took Mark three and a half years to complete and were finished just before Felix Dennis's death in 2014. Following Felix Dennis's wishes, his estate bequeathed 10 of the drawings to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.This stunning book is the ideal gift for art and tree lovers alike, and a fitting dedication to these ancient individuals. I hope that in some modest way these drawings express man's profound relationship with the natural world, and, if it has one, something of the soul of the ancient oak tree.Mark Frith

Download or read book Kew Witch s Forest written by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and published by Welbeck. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is more folklore, mythology and magic associated with our trees and forests than with any other living things. Known throughout the world as dark and wild places where witches make mischief and eerie creatures dwell, forests are also places of sanctuary for the ancient magic and the most enchanting species of trees. Kew: Witch's Forest is a beautifully illustrated, captivating journey through the magical woodland and its stories, from birch broomsticks and the sacred olive, to alder doorways and the Tree of Life.

Download or read book Arboriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lime trees and Basswoods written by Donald Pigott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lime trees (Tilia spp.) are widely distributed and locally important members of northern temperate broad-leaved forests. In marked contrast to the largely uniform morphology of the genus its taxonomic treatment has become increasingly confused and controversial, with over one hundred species and numerous subspecies described. Using extensive data from field studies of natural populations around the world, this book clarifies the situation, proposing a revised taxonomy of 23 species and 14 subspecies. Detailed descriptions are provided for all recognised taxa and are accompanied by illustrations. Data from herbaria and cultivated trees are used to extend the analyses where appropriate and type specimens are included to stabilise nomenclature. Lime tree ecology is also considered, with an exploration of experimental and analytical data on regeneration, growth and reproduction in relation to climate and soils. Additional material includes a glossary of botanical terms and appendices of herbarium codes and relevant physical concepts.

Download or read book Arboriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Garden written by and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Gardeners Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Derby Arboretum Containing a Catalogue of the Trees and Shrubs Included in It a Description of the Grounds a Copy of the Address Delivered when it was Presented to the Town Council of Derby by Its Founder J Strutt Etc written by John Claudius Loudon and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Gardeners Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Garden and Forest written by Charles Sprague Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Indian Forester written by and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 1114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Trees of Great Britain Ireland written by Henry John Elwes and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Around the World in 80 Trees written by Jonathan Drori and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAIL Discover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller... Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain (this is a top search term), to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration – not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water. Each of these strange and true tales – populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts – is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone. Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.