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Silva: British Trees
This is a celebration of trees in Britain, with the focus principally on the native species. It brings together numerous topics, with chapters concerning their evolution, their sociological, economic and cultural influences on man, the diversity of manifestations within individual species, and the interrelationships between the various species. There is fascinating material on trees in myth and legend, on the herbal and medicinal uses of trees, on woodland crafts and industries, and on tree planting, conservation and management. It is highly readable, full of accurate and scholarly information, and profusely and splendidly illustrated with hundreds of new photographs and archive illustrations.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1999
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March 17, 2021
This really is a comprehensive and definitive look at trees in Britain, covering their history, biology, ecology, and mythology, as well as their human uses, management, and conservation. Miles has pulled together a lot of information and presented it in an easy to read and easy to dip in and out of book packed with superb illustrations and stunning photos. Having worked in the environmental sector for over 15 years it is easy to forget how impressive and beautiful trees really are, but this is an excellent reminder.
June 15, 2016
A beautiful, beautiful book - a "coffee table" book with gorgeous photos and lots of information about the trees native (or thought to be native) to the British Isles.
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