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Native Trees "This
book will fascinate and inform, while helping to foster a greater
respect for our native tree heritage." "This
is a reassuringly accessible, but authoritative, hands-on and up-to-date
trot through information we need to know about our 21 genera of
native trees."
With sections:
For example - find answers to the following questions:
...and many more fascinating facts! This book is for smallholders, wood owners, tree surgeons, gardeners and anyone who loves trees! Reviews "What a pleasing little book. I was given mine as a present and I shall be buying many more for the same purpose. The author knows his subject but he also knows where to stop, which is a rare skill. You learn plenty within these pages, and some of it is quirky and surprising: but it's not a lecture! It's a human, friendly, practical sort of book, and the stuff about how to set and light a fire is worth the price alone. There's also a good 'resources' section at the end with lots of websites and addresses of interest to smallholding / conservation / tree-loving types. Excellent value for money. " "British
Native Trees will appeal to anyone who loves trees. With our current
revival of interest in woodland crafts, it is encouraging to see
a book that will interest those already more familiar with native
tree properties, while remaining accessible enough to help those
new to it all to really get a feel for the subject. This book will
fascinate and inform, while helping to foster a greater respect
for our native tree heritage." "This
is a reassuringly accessible, but authoritative, hands-on and up-to-date
trot through information we need to know about our 21 genera of
native trees. The author's style is a model of simplicity - free
of jargon. The timing could not be better for a book which contains
a whole section on wood burning, including environmental issues."
"Smallholders, wood owners, and anyone interested in trees will discover which are best for firewood, how to store it, and how to construct the perfect fire, as well facts such as which tree’s sap can be used to make wine, and which tree’s bark contains an oil that effectively repels insects. " Country Smallholding Magazine "A
really good book exploring past and present uses of the 35 species
of British native trees. I was amazed at some of the uses that trees
have been, and are, put to. It is very accessibly written by tree
surgeon and smallholder Piers Warren. The book would be especially
interesting to people interested in British history and heritage,
people interested in trees, and people who heat their homes using
wood." Stovesonline British
Native Trees - Their Past and Present Uses
is Published by Wildeye Click here to read a sample chapter on Firewood 'British
Native Trees Their Past and Present Uses' ©
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Email: info@wildeye.co.uk Other books by Piers Warren:
How to Store
Your
Careers
in Wildlife Go Wild with Your Camcorder! How to Make Wildlife Films
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British
Native Trees - Their Past and Present Uses