A beautifully illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a charming walk through the history, mythology and hidden secrets of each of the 56 British species. A beautifully illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a fascinating introduction to the hidden secrets of 52 British species.
Botanist and ecologist Ros Bennett has spent a lifetime helping people understand and identify plants and always hoped her daughter Nell would grow up to share her love of the natural world.
During Nell's childhood years they spent much time exploring the local woods together. Here, Nell discovered the visual and tactile beauty of trees.
In Tree-spotting Ros and Nell have combined their backgrounds and talents to show you through Ros's extensive experience and Nell's exquisite illustrations how to identify 52 British trees simply and confidently.
A beautiful and captivating insight into the wonderful world of trees, Tree-spotting burrows down into the history and hidden secrets of each species. It explores how our relationship with trees can be very personal, and will bring you closer to the natural world around you.
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A beautifully illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a charming walk through the hidden secrets of each of the 56 British species.
| Meet My Mother |
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| Introduction |
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PART ONE Getting to Know Britain's Trees |
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1 Britain's Most Familiar Trees |
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25 | (12) |
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3 The Chemistry of Plants |
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47 | (10) |
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4 The Importance of Fungi |
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5 The History of Britain's Forests |
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6 Why Trees and Forests Are Important |
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83 | (6) |
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89 | (2) |
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7 Identifying Trees in Summer: Using Leaves |
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102 | (13) |
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8 Identifying Trees in Winter: Twigs and Buds |
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115 | (16) |
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PART THREE Species Profiles |
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9 Britain's 52 (mostly) Native Trees |
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135 | (16) |
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141 | (3) |
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147 | (4) |
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154 | (3) |
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Salicaceae: An Introduction |
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157 | (4) |
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161 | (5) |
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166 | (12) |
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178 | (3) |
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181 | (5) |
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186 | (4) |
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Rowan, Whitebeam and Wild Service Tree |
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194 | (6) |
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200 | (3) |
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Elaeagnaceae Sea Buckthorn |
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203 | (5) |
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208 | (6) |
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219 | (4) |
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Betulaceae An Introduction |
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232 | (1) |
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233 | (5) |
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238 | (3) |
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241 | (3) |
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244 | (2) |
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Sapindaceae: Field Maple and Sycamore |
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246 | (6) |
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252 | (5) |
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257 | (3) |
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Ericaceae: Strawberry Tree |
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260 | (3) |
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263 | (2) |
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265 | (5) |
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Viburnaceae: Elder, Guelder-rose and Wayfaring Tree |
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The End... or Just the Beginning |
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| Glossary of Terms |
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| Floral Formulae |
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| Acknowledgements |
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| Index |
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Ros Bennett gained degrees in Botany (BSc) and Ecology (MSc) at Aberdeen University before setting out on a lifetime of surveying, teaching and publication, helping people to understand the world of plants. In the field and classroom, she has inspired amateurs, professionals and post-graduate students, and has travelled widely, helping people to discover wild places in Europe and Africa.
Nell Bennett is a designer and freelance illustrator.
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