Native Trees and Forests of Ireland
Published in November 2002
Book
Hardback
196 pages
978-0-7171-3411-3 (ISBN)
Description
Ireland's native trees and woodlands have been with us for the last 10,000 years. Where once they covered the whole island, today, they cover less than one per cent. But the woodlands that have survived are some of the richest ecosystems in the country, providing the perfect environment for many species of native animals and plants. "Native Trees and Forests of Ireland" is a celebration of the precious heritage of Ireland's trees and woodlands. This is a story with a future, as well as a past and a present. David Hickie recounts the history, the tree species, the folklore and superstitions of our native woods, as well as the traditional uses of timber products. He looks at the future of Ireland's native trees and forests, how to manage and protect them and plan for their further development. Photographer Mike O'Toole spent a year shooting these extraordinary photographs. Accompanied by an excellent and informative text, "Native Trees and Forests of Ireland" is an important and beautiful record of a unique part of Ireland's heritage. Some tree organisations in Ireland are: The People's Millenium Forest facts; Coilte; Crann, and The Tree Council of Ireland.
Ireland's native trees and woodlands have been with us for the last 10,000 years. Where once they covered the whole island, today, they cover less than one per cent. But the woodlands that have survived are some of the richest ecosystems in the country, providing the perfect environment for many species of native animals and plants. "Native Trees and Forests of Ireland" is a celebration of the precious heritage of Ireland's trees and woodlands. This is a story with a future, as well as a past and a present. David Hickie recounts the history, the tree species, the folklore and superstitions of our native woods, as well as the traditional uses of timber products. He looks at the future of Ireland's native trees and forests, how to manage and protect them and plan for their further development. Photographer Mike O'Toole spent a year shooting these extraordinary photographs. Accompanied by an excellent and informative text, "Native Trees and Forests of Ireland" is an important and beautiful record of a unique part of Ireland's heritage. Some tree organisations in Ireland are: The People's Millenium Forest facts; Coilte; Crann, and The Tree Council of Ireland.
Ireland's native trees and woodlands have been with us for the last 10,000 years. Where once they covered the whole island, today, they cover less than one per cent. But the woodlands that have survived are some of the richest ecosystems in the country, providing the perfect environment for many species of native animals and plants. "Native Trees and Forests of Ireland" is a celebration of the precious heritage of Ireland's trees and woodlands. This is a story with a future, as well as a past and a present. David Hickie recounts the history, the tree species, the folklore and superstitions of our native woods, as well as the traditional uses of timber products. He looks at the future of Ireland's native trees and forests, how to manage and protect them and plan for their further development. Photographer Mike O'Toole spent a year shooting these extraordinary photographs. Accompanied by an excellent and informative text, "Native Trees and Forests of Ireland" is an important and beautiful record of a unique part of Ireland's heritage. Some tree organisations in Ireland are: The People's Millenium Forest facts; Coilte; Crann, and The Tree Council of Ireland.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Illustrations
colour illustrations, map, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-3411-3 (9780717134113)
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Persons
David Hickie qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in environmental sciences in 1985 and has a special interest in trees and forestry. He worked as a professional environmentalist for ten years before becoming a planning and environmental consultant. He is also a writer on Irish and European environmental issues. He lives in Dublin. The Photographer Mike O'Toole's work has appeared in many publications including Australian Vogue, Good Housekeeping, House & Garden and Food Illustrated, as well as a number of cookery books. He was the first Irish photographer to win the silver prize at the Association of Photographers Awards, the 'Oscars' of the photographic industry.
David Hickie qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in environmental sciences in 1985 and has a special interest in trees and forestry. He worked as a professional environmentalist for ten years before becoming a planning and environmental consultant. He is also a writer on Irish and European environmental issues. He lives in Dublin. The Photographer Mike O'Toole's work has appeared in many publications including Australian Vogue, Good Housekeeping, House & Garden and Food Illustrated, as well as a number of cookery books. He was the first Irish photographer to win the silver prize at the Association of Photographers Awards, the 'Oscars' of the photographic industry.
David Hickie qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in environmental sciences in 1985 and has a special interest in trees and forestry. He worked as a professional environmentalist for ten years before becoming a planning and environmental consultant. He is also a writer on Irish and European environmental issues. He lives in Dublin. The Photographer Mike O'Toole's work has appeared in many publications including Australian Vogue, Good Housekeeping, House & Garden and Food Illustrated, as well as a number of cookery books. He was the first Irish photographer to win the silver prize at the Association of Photographers Awards, the 'Oscars' of the photographic industry.
Content
Foreword Acknowledgements Map 1 The Ancient Wildwood 2 Native Woods around the Country 3 Myth, Magic and Spirit 4 Individual Native Trees 5 Using Native Wood 6 The People's Millennium Forests 7 A Vision for a New Millennium Appendix The Millennium Woodlands Bibliography Index