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. ...

A comprehensive pocket-sized field guide covering about 80 species of trees & large shrubs which are common in Britain & the rest of Europe. Each is illustrated using the author's remarkable photography, while the accompanying text covers information such as ID features for bark, flowers, fruit & leaves, blossoming & fruiting times, distribution, habitat, status, confusion species & interesting facts such as plant uses. This book is as visually impressive as it is useful in the field with many stunning full-page & double-page images to support the authoritative text. The introduction explains the basics of tree forms & their identification. Printed on quality paper, the paperback format with flaps adds to the book's durability in the field & provides built-in page-markers for quick reference. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Treforest in 1943 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 covers Treforest, at the eastern edge of Pontypridd, including Glyn-Taf (sometimes spelt Glyn-Taff or Glyntaff), & part of Rhyd-y-Felin. Coverage stretches from King Street eastward to Coed Craig-lwyd & Pant-drain. Features include River Taff, Castle Bridge, School of Mines, GWR Cardiff & Merthyr line with station, Caerphilly & Pontypridd line with several halts, Glamorganshire Canal, Glyn-Taf Cemetery, Taff Vale Park, Pentre-Bach, Junior Technical School, schools, chapels, Lewistown Park, St Dyfrig`s RC church, St Mary`s church, Dynea Colliery (disused), Glyn-Taf, old mineral tramway route, Treforest Junction, Electrical Works, etc. On the reverse is a 1906 directory of Treforest, plus a 1929 railway timetable for the Newport-Pontypridd 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. ...

It is 1955, Kenya. A group of four acquaintances set out to drive from Nairobi to London, via the Sahara desert, in a 8 horse-power Morris Traveller. Under the leadership of Alan Cooper, a down-on-his-luck farmer, the group was made up of a worldly field biologist who recorded the whole trip on her 8mm cine camera, a genteel school mistress of uncertain age in search of romance, & a 17-year-old boy whose mother had insisted that the trip would make a man of him. What united them was a desire for adventure. As they set off through Equatorial Africa the omens seemed against them. The Mau Mau uprising against British rule in Kenya was at it's height & the days of colonial rule were ending. Their journey was to take them through an Africa that very soon would cease to exist. But it was the desert that turned their joyride into a nightmare. What began as an adventure ended as a desperate fight for life in the blazing sands of the Sahara. Trek brings this story to dramatic life & is a classic account of survival against the odds. ...

Heading off to a festival, or simply somewhere very wet? Then Nomad Medical's Travelproof Trek & Travel Hooded Poncho is ideal to keep your hands free & your body dry. This lightweight poncho is also ideal for trekking & general travel. Long enough to cover your backpack & prevent water dripping on the top of your legs. Made from 100% polyester & comes with a stuff sack to save on space. Dimensions: Height 102cm (shoulder to knee measurement) Width 155 cm (arm-span measurement) ...

The Trek First Aid Kit from Lifesystems, designed to deal with small accidents, is an ideal kit for people undertaking outdoor & travel activities. This pack provides basic first aid items to treat cuts, grazes, blisters & other minor injuries. This kit contains:- Primary care leaflet, - Small low-adherent dressing, - Vinyl gloves, - Woven bandage, - Gauze swabs, - Fabric plasters, - Blister plasters, - Micropore tape, - Small crepe bandage, - Paracetamol (UK kits only), - Antiseptic wipes, - Scissors, - Tweezers, - Safety pins. This kit comes in a ripstop fabric case, with waterproof zipped entry & a belt loop attachment. ...