Publisher's Synopsis
The beautiful ash, beech, lime, oak, pine, yew, holly, cherry rowan, and whitebeam are all addressed in this extensive volume that examines the grace and majesty of the trees of Britain and Ireland. The botanical background and identification details of each species are accompanied by rich historical details plus the uses of each type of wood. The overall history of native trees is also included along with details on ancient, rare, and managing trees.
