From one of our greatest science writers this biography of a beech-&-bluebell wood through diverse moods & changing seasons combines stunning natural history with the ancient history of the countryside to tell the full story of the British landscape Guided by his abiding love of nature & a lifetime of scientific expertise Richard Fortey takes us on a journey through ecosystems & time The Wood for the Trees is the story of humankind meeting nature an homage to the mesmerising interactions between flora fauna & fungi Discover the lives of animals & plants; the passage of seasons; visits by fellow enthusiasts; the play of light between branches; the influence of geology; & how woodland has shaped history architecture & industry On every page Fortey shows how an intimate study of one small wood can reveal so much about the natural world & demonstrates his relish for the incomparable pleasures of discovery