Philip's Guide to Trees is an easy-to-use identification guide to all the common European trees & many rare ones, including the more commonly grown imported varieties. Many separate seasonal as well as permanent features of common species are illustrated, making this book of practical value throughout the year. The quality of the artwork will enable tree-lovers to identify & appreciate trees while on field trips on when studying the book at home. he text is thorough, accurate & authoritative, describing the distinctive features of genera as well as of individual species, according to the following plan: habit (growth pattern), bark, branches, buds, leaves, inflorescence, flowers, fruit, seeds, taxonomic notes, ecological notes, distribution. There is a general key to the genera & species of tree at the beginning of the book & a key to the species incorporated into the text. This will enable the reader to find any tree in the book with ease. The text also

Includes:: an introduction, glossary & index containing both common & botanical names.

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The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look & updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen trees, whether they are out on the town or strolling through the countryside. Authoritative text, beautiful photographs & detailed illustrations show not only the overall shape of the tree but also details of leaf shape, flowers, fruits & bark. Features both deciduous & evergreen species, with information on the origin of each species, its height, preferred habitat & growing conditions. Illustrations of cones, catkins, nuts & fruits allow you to distinguish between similar species at a glance. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, now expanded to include over 220 trees & shrubs that are native to or flourish in Britain & northern Europe. ...

This highly illustrated guide helps you to spot Britain`s varied selection of trees & shrubs. Each entry features a log section where you can record your own findings, there is key information on each species, what to look for & where to find them, plus high quality photographs & illustrations, with close-up images to aid identification. ...

This is a comprehensive history of Britain's woodlands. It is also a field guide that presents trees individually & as part of the landscape. From prehistoric times, through the Roman period & into the Middle Ages, the book describes the changing character, role & history of trees & woodl&. Their subsequent decline until the present century is also studied, with chapters devoted to key themes, from commons & wood pasture, parks & wooded forests, to farms & hedgerows. It concludes with a section on the conservation & future of Britain's trees, woodlands & hedgerows. ...

This is a comprehensive history of Britain's woodlands. It is also a field guide that presents trees individually & as part of the landscape. From prehistoric times, through the Roman period & into the Middle Ages, the book describes the changing character, role & history of trees & woodl&. Their subsequent decline until the present century is also studied, with chapters devoted to key themes, from commons & wood pasture, parks & wooded forests, to farms & hedgerows. It concludes with a section on the conservation & future of Britain's trees, woodlands & hedgerows. ...

For more than a year, 69 of Europe`s best nature photographers travelled to all corners of Europe`s 48 countries to unveil the incredibly rich & amazingly varied natural heritage of the continent. Together they have contributed to a collection of more than 200, 000 images of nature, many of which were published in the book ” Wild Wonders of Europe”. As a follow-up to this popular book, ” Wild: The Trees & Forests of Europe” pays tribute to the multi-hued beauty of trees. From close-ups of minute arboreal details to panoramas of epic proportions, this book lays bare the immense diversity of Europe`s forests. Organized by climate, each chapter surveys a different habitat & the resident trees, moving from the temperate rainy forests of Turkey & Georgia, to the dry & sun-filled woodlands of the Mediterranean, to the frostbitten terrain of Alpine regions. ...

This indispensable guide to the Trees of Britain & Europe is part of the new Black`s Nature Guide series. Over 350 species of tree are covered, each beautifully illustrated with detailed paintings & clear photographs. The images not only show you what the tree looks like in its habitat, but also focus in on specific features such as the leaves to aid identification. Clear & concise information is provided, such as when the tree is in flower, the approximate leaf size & preferred habitat. ...

Discover over 300 varieties of tree found in Britain & Europe with this new edition, in association with the RSPB. From a Black Locust to a Downy Oak, discover over 300 varieties of tree, arranged by family & genus, with this pocket-sized guide. In-situ photographs & no nonsense notes covering anatomy & classification will help you identify them in the field quickly & accurately. Maps show you what trees to find where so you can plan your spotting & make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. It is an ideal guide for all the family. ...

This is a new edition of this popular title in the exciting & informative series containing over 100 full-colour stickers that children can match to the illustrations. These beautifully illustrated sticker book doubles as spotters` guides, with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & identify a plethora of species & learn all about key aspects of natural history. Space is allocated to each illustration so that details of when & where each flower was spotted can be inserted & also contains a glossary of relevant words. This title is pocket-sized to allow the books to be taken anywhere so children can make entries wherever they are. ...

Treeton & Orgreave Colliery in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map is centred on the village of Treeton, a few miles east of Sheffield. Features here include the Midland Railway with station, St Helen`s church, Treeton House, Bolehill Row, New Bole Hill, Treeton Colliery with Treeton Colliery Railway. Spa House & Burnt Wood are to the east; Treeton Grange to the south-east; Orgreave Colliery in the south-western corner; & part of Catcliffe in the north-western corner. Other features include the GCR Treeton Colliery Branch, Mill House, Treeton Mill. On the reverse are 1902 directory entries for Catcliffe & Treeton, plus a 1916 Midland Railway timetable for the Sheffield-Treeton-Chesterfield line. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...