Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008144591
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles – outside of arboretums
Trees and Woodland in the British Landscape
Author: Oliver Rackham
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474614051
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474614051
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
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.