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	urban trees: a practical management guide Steve Cox Towns and cities are where most of us live, work and play, and although we recognize the value of the trees standing on the corner, or in the park, or framing the cathedral, most of us are unaware that they are a vital part of our urban life-support system. This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to discover why trees are present in our population centres, how urban life in Britain has engulfed them in the last 200 years, why life is so difficult for urban trees, what their role is, and how we should care for them and include them in our urban future. •Discusses what trees do for us, and traces the development of urban trees in Britain •Considers all aspects of the damaging impact of urban conditions on trees •Examines urban tree management with reference to basic principles, planning tools, species selection, and site evaluation and modification •Analyses the planting of trees in towns and cities, pruning methods, the establishment and maintenance of urban trees, and inspection, monitoring and assessment procedures •Covers tree management on streets and highways, parks, woods and other public locations, as well as in private places incuding homes, offices, factories and wildlife conservation sites •Summarizes the law in the UK as it relates to trees •Briefly outlines the impact of climate change on trees in urban ares and on arboriculture in general 176pp hardback more on trees & wood Price: £19.99
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	the woodland year Ben Law A month-by-month journey through Ben’s woodland in the Sussex Weald, this a celebration of every aspect of sustainable woodland management; the cycles of nature, the seasonal tasks, wild food gathering, wine making, useful recipes, coppice crafts, round pole timber frame eco-building, nature conservation, species diversity, tree profiles and using horses for woodland work. The Woodland Year is an intimate account of Ben’s yearly cycle of work, his naturally tuned lifestyle and deep emersion in the very fabric of the nature of his woods. There are also sections by 12 guest woodlanders. This is a profound book that is both practical and poetic. It lyrically describes a way of life that is both economically and ecologically viable and sets a new standard for managing our woods in a low impact, sustainable way. As such, it holds some of the fundamental keys to how we can achieve a lower carbon society. 192pp click on image for contents page more on trees & wood Price: £19.95
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	woodlands: a practical handbook Elizabeth Agate A fantastic book which covers the full range of woodland work, from tree planting and establishment, through to thinning and conversion into woodland products. Coppicing is described in detail, along with management of glades, rides and other woodland habitats. Tools and techniques suitable for volunteer use are described, with an emphasis on safe working practices. 205pp more on trees & wood Price: £14.95
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	the woodland way: a permaculture approach to sustainable woodland management Ben Law This book provides a practical alternative to conventional woodland management. Ben Law covers every conceivable issue relating to wood, woodlands and woodland management, a fantastic book for anyone with an interest in trees and woodlands. 256pp click on image for contents page more on trees & wood Price: £16.95
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	woodland management - a practical guide Chris Starr Whether you own woodland, are thinking of buying woodland, or just like trees this comprehensive book will be of value to you. 'Woodland Management - A Practical Guide' contains a wealth of information on the following key areas: Management objectives - including the factors influencing the choice of tree species and how to develop a management plan; Broadleaves and conifers - what they are and where they grow; Surveying and mapping; The seasonal cycle and practical tasks; Habitat and wildlife conservation; Timber production and generating income from other sources; Creating a new woodland; Buying and owning woodland - what to look for and how to avoid the common pitfalls. 160pp click on image for contents page more on trees & wood Price: £16.99
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	tree planting and aftercare: a practical handbook Elizabeth Agate This handbook is a comprehensive guide to establishing native trees. In recent decades, many thousands of trees planted in amenity sites have failed due to poor choice of species and lack of aftercare. 'Tree Planting and Aftercare' gives clear practical advice on choosing, planting and caring for young trees to ensure the success of planting schemes, from individual trees to new native woodlands. Detailed information is included on propagating trees from locally-collected seeds and cuttings, to produce planting stock of 'local provenance' which has special value in maintaining local variations in species. Information is included on establishing woodland ground flora and encouraging natural regeneration of trees. 134pp more on trees & wood Price: £14.95
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	a wood of our own Julian Evans Author Julian Evans has worked with woodlands for twenty-five years and was the UK Forestry Commission’s Chief Research Officer for much of this time. In 1985 he decided to buy his own small wood in North Hampshire, fulfilling every forester’s dream. Caring for the wood and its natural inhabitants using both ancient and modern skills, Evans experiences the evolving cycle of woodland life and encourages us to appreciate our environment firsthand in all seasons, all climates. Finely illustrated and including a foreword by Alan Titchmarsh, A Wood of Our Own is engaging, informative, and entertaining—aimed at everybody who enjoys the countryside. 158pp click on image for contents page more on trees & wood Price: £14.95
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	woodland & wildlife Keith Kirby Only 15% of our woodland in Britain is ancient, semi-natural woodland; 65% is modern, and 28% of the trees are Sitka spruce. Keith Kirby tells you how to identify the types of woodland and their approximate ages, and how to make the best of the existing woodland, with the aim being to maximise the potential for wildlife - whilst recognising the human demands also. Some of his advice may seem unexpected - do not spurn that piece of scrub land, it may look tatty, but can be valuable; tidiness, in fact, may be counterproductive - dead branches should not be cleared away but left to contribute their nutrients to the soil and encourage those excellent life forms, fungi. Nor should sad looking trees with hollow hearts be condemned - they may be healthier that way, better able to bend to the wind. Even grazing animals, in moderation, can be helpful. 128pp more on trees & wood Price: £14.99
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	collins tree guide Owen Johnson The definitive, fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean Europe. This brand-new field guide to the trees of northern Europe contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves, buds, and firs you are likely to find, and these provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a 'key' species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Then individual species are clearly described and a detailed illustration is given on the same page. Covering all the tree species found outside the major arboretums, from the olive tree to the eucalyptus, this is one of the most important tree guides to have appeared in the last 20 years. The illustrations are annotated with essential identification features, and the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification. There is also coverage of all the species native to Southern Europe. 464pp more on trees & wood Price: £17.99
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	trees: their use, management, cultivation & biology, a comprehensive guide Bob Watson This book is an essential reference tool for all those who have a passion for trees as well as those who work in tree-related professions whether they be garden managers, forest and country park wardens, foresters, woodland managers or those working in the fields of arboriculture and horticulture. Moreover, this volume is also intended to be a textbook of trees aimed at arboriculture, horticulture and forestry students studying at National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels and for candidates of the Royal Horticultural Society's Diploma in Horticulture and the Society's Master of Horticulture (RHS) Award. 384pp more on trees & wood Price: £29.95
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	the ax book: the lore and science of the woodcutter D. Cook The ax is an indispensable tool for every woodsman. Even those who use chainsaws and other power equipment need to be familiar with the hand tools of their craft. In many situations, nothing will do but an ax. This book has been proven to be an ideal resource for anyone who wishes to fell trees and take lumber or firewood from the forest. The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws and wedges to take down trees and prepare firewood. In addition he shows every aspect of dealing with wood from the forest right to the hearth or stove. 134pp click on image for contents page more on trees & wood Price: £16.99
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	the secret life of trees: how they live and why they matter Colin Tudge 'Everyone interested in the natural world will enjoy "The Secret Life of Trees". I found myself reading out whole chunks to friends' - "The Times", Books of the Year. What is a tree? As this celebration of the trees shows, they are our countryside; our ancestors descended from them; they gave us air to breathe. Yet while the stories of trees are as plentiful as leaves in a forest, they are rarely told. Here, Colin Tudge travels from his own back garden round the world to explore the beauty, variety and ingenuity of trees everywhere: from how they live so long to how they talk to each other and why they came to exist in the first place. Lyrical and evocative, this book will make everyone fall in love with the trees around them. 464pp more on trees & wood Price: £10.99
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	british woodland produce J R Aaron & E G Richards This book gives a thorough account of the properties and uses of the tree species commonly grown in Britain, as well as providing the social and political history whereupon our forests have been established. Also included is the practical application in deployment; conversion, uses for round and sawn timber, wood preservation, modern uses for residues, and the British Standards requirements. 224pp click on image for contents page more on trees & wood Price: £14.95
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	living wood: from buying a woodland to making a chair (2nd revised edition) Mike Abbott This book is meant as both a practical manual as well as an inspirational guide and had four sections: Becoming a green woodworker where Mike Abbott's history is detailed, Setting up a woodland workshop where the process of buying a woodland, developing the facilities and methods of harvesting wood are discussed, Fitting out a woodland workshop which includes designs and plans for a shelter, a shaving horse and a height-adjustable pole-lathe, and finally, a section on ladderback chairs which includes new techniques for ultra-tight joints without glue, and new designs including armchairs and rocking chairs. 240pp more on trees & wood Price: £16.95
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	how to plant a tree: a simple celebration of trees and tree-planting ceremonies Daniel Butler This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the simple act of planting a tree. It not only explains how to plant and care for a tree, but also explores the symbolism of trees alongside a miscellany of facts about the world's favourite species. By examining global traditions and ancient rituals, it shows how a variety of suitable species can be used for commemorative tree-planting celebrations. 128pp more on trees & wood Price: £7.99
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	plants for a future: edible & useful plants for a healthier world Ken Fern In this incredible book, Ken Fern, of the Plants for a Future project in Cornwall describes how to grow and use thousands of plants in many different situations. Describing edible and other useful plants, both native to Britain and Europe and from temperate areas around the world, this book includes those suitable for: the ornamental garden, the lawn, shady areas, ponds, walls, hedges, agroforestry and conservation. In this book, Ken Fern shares his experiments and successes in growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. Packed with information, personal anecdotes and detailed appendices and indexes, this pioneering book takes gardening, conservation and ecology into a new dimension. 344pp more on trees & wood Price: £19.95
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