RSPB Trees of the British Isles A Photographic Identification Guide

About this book

A pocket-friendly field guide to the trees of the British Isles.

RSPB Trees of the British Isles features all tree species that regularly occur in mainland Britain, Ireland, and the Isle of Man, found outside arboretums. From iconic British species like English Oak and Silver Birch, to evergreens like Yew and Juniper, and endangered rarities such as the Arran Whitebeam, this new photo guide presents tree species found in every habitat across the British Isles.

Written by forest scientist and tree expert Gabriel Hemery, this guidebook explains how tall each tree grows, where they can be found and what we use them for, and offers intriguing details about their British heritage. Each species account includes a concise description of the tree and its seasonal variations to help you use flowers, berries and leaves to identify species and tell them apart. To illuminate key identification points, Gabriel Hemery has carefully selected photographs to show the whole tree, its bark, leaves, flowers, fruit and twigs.

Compact, accessible and authoritative, RSPB Trees of the British Isles is an ideal companion for beginners and experienced tree enthusiasts looking to learn more about the amazing and varied world of trees.

Contents

Introduction
How to use this guide
Tree watching
Botanical names
Botanical terms
Native tree species
Basic tree identification
Woodland habitats and communities
Biodiversity
Tree health
Wood

Species entries
Gymnosperms (Conifers and Maidenhair-tree)
Angiosperms (Broadleaves)

Glossary
Further reading
Acknowledgements
About the author
Index

Customer Reviews

Biography

Gabriel Hemery is a writer, photographer and forest scientist. He co-founded and is currently Chief Executive of Sylva Foundation, a charity caring for forests across Britain. Gabriel is the author of The Forest Guide series and The New Sylva. Gabriel regularly contributes to television and radio programmes, and he has presented at several literary festivals.