British Trees: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title British Trees: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Paul Sterry
SeriesCollins Complete Guide
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 135
Category/GenreTrees, wildflowers and plants
ISBN/Barcode 9780007236855
ClassificationsDewey:582.160941
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Collins
Publication Date 7 April 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles outside of arboretums This easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses the tree is used for and its unique history. Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature - bark, leaf, seed, flower, twig and whole tree. Sample identification section: Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26m A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. Older trees acquire a weeping habit, especially if growing in an open, uncrowded situation.

Author Biography

Paul Sterry has written and illustrated more than 50 books, including the bestselling Collins Complete British Wildlife and Collins Complete British Birds. Trained as a zoologist, Paul has been a wildlife photographer for over 20 years and regularly undertakes research expeditions. He has worked as a Research Fellow at Sussex University studying freshwater ecology. Paul is a keen birder and conservationist.