The Tree Almanac 2025
A Seasonal Guide to Understanding the Woodland World
Published on 29. August 2024
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-4721-4939-8 (ISBN)
Description
'The perfect accompaniment to a year of forest walks' Gardens Illustrated
A forest scientist's enlightening journey through Britain and Ireland's trees.
Discover the majesty and minutiae of the arboreal world in this joyous month-by-month guide, including woodland folklore and traditions, expert insight on the 'tree of the month', scienti?c marvels, curiosities
to spot, recipes, crafts and things to do.
Along with positive environmental actions and fascinating new ways to understand the trees that surround us, this book is an indispensable companion for connecting more deeply with silvan culture.
Praise for The Tree Almanac 2024:
'I love this book' Lauren Laverne, as featured on BBC Radio 6 Music
'A seductive mix of science, history and culture' Tracy Chevalier
A forest scientist's enlightening journey through Britain and Ireland's trees.
Discover the majesty and minutiae of the arboreal world in this joyous month-by-month guide, including woodland folklore and traditions, expert insight on the 'tree of the month', scienti?c marvels, curiosities
to spot, recipes, crafts and things to do.
Along with positive environmental actions and fascinating new ways to understand the trees that surround us, this book is an indispensable companion for connecting more deeply with silvan culture.
Praise for The Tree Almanac 2024:
'I love this book' Lauren Laverne, as featured on BBC Radio 6 Music
'A seductive mix of science, history and culture' Tracy Chevalier
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
integrated black and white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4721-4939-8 (9781472149398)
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E-Book
08/2024
Robinson
€2.99
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Persons
Dr Gabriel Hemery is an author, tree photographer, and silvologist (forest scientist). Gabriel writes, lives, and breathes trees. He has published a number of both fiction and non-fiction books, while his tree photography has adorned books and international advertising campaigns. A forest scientist by training, he cofounded Sylva Foundation to help nurture a wood culture.
He has served on a number of boards and committees, including the Woodland Trust's Conservation Advisory Committee, a Forestry Commission Advisory Committee, and the Board for the UK Tree Charter. He currently chairs the Forestry and Climate Change Partnership. Gabriel was a founding trustee of Fund4Trees. He regularly gives technical talks and has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Oxford. Gabriel is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters.
He has served on a number of boards and committees, including the Woodland Trust's Conservation Advisory Committee, a Forestry Commission Advisory Committee, and the Board for the UK Tree Charter. He currently chairs the Forestry and Climate Change Partnership. Gabriel was a founding trustee of Fund4Trees. He regularly gives technical talks and has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Oxford. Gabriel is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters.