Illustrated Trees of Britain and Northern Europe

Trees are fascinating: The oldest living organism on Earth is a tree, and forest biomes cover one-third of the Earth's surface. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Hungarian Oak was also rated at 50% hardiness (like Bur Oak), but turns out to be hardy only to zone 5 (-20F).Also for those readers interested in how many of the hybrid trees in this volume were created, where the trees originated, and how they came to the British Isles and America. He embarked on the project as a private enterprise and spent years travelling, studying, sketching and painstakingly painting every leaf, seed and tree native to thes isles and northwest Europe. Beautiful images provide the perfect complement to Wohlleben's words, with striking close-ups of bark and seeds, panoramas of vast expanses of green, and a unique look at what is believed to be the oldest tree on the planet. Filled with captivating information and vivid, colorful illustrations, Trees: An Illustrated Celebration will delight and inspire nature lovers of all ages. In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers' eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day.

In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees , Peter Wohlleben opened readers’ eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day.

This is a great book and unique in as much as it describes so many cultivars as well as the tree species. Halo felling’ is a romantic phrase for a practical woodland management policy that allows a broadleaf tree’s beauty to shine. This design comes in rolls, and has a ‘paste-the-wall’ hanging method, which is easier than traditional wallpaper installation.

This sensitive treatment honours the spirit of a tree and can be applied to even the smallest of spaces. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Inside this charming paperback, you’ll find profiles on individual species, each showcasing a full-page illustration. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage.

Discover the wonderful world of North American trees, including: Oaks (Quercus genus) Maples (Acer genus) Hickories (Carya genus) The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Pines (Pinus genus) And many, many more! The result is an extraordinary reference that will continue to be prized by nature enthusiasts, gardeners, landscapers, and foresters. For example, there is no information on transplant ease, seed stratification/scarification techniques, or major pests (other than mention of chestnut blight or dutch elm disease). Receiving no public funding, the RA depends on the continuing generosity of our supporters and Friends. Careful editing can extend to self-seeding saplings, such as hornbeam, oak or even ash, which can be pruned into low cloud-like forms or twisted together to from an abstract shape or tunnel.

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May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. With compelling, abridged selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees from around the world, this gorgeous volume distills the essence of Wohlleben’s message to show trees in all their glory and diversity. Used books have different signs of use and might not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. With compelling selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees from around the world, this gorgeous volume distills the essence of Wohlleben’s message to show trees in all their glory and diversity. Für jeden, der etwas mehr über unsere Bäume wissen möchte und eine wunderbare Hilfe für Laien bei der manchmal etwas schwierigen Identifikation von Laub- und/oder Nadelgehölzen.