Trees of Britain and Ireland
Published on 24. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-691-22416-9 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive photographic identification guide to all of the native trees and shrubs of Great Britain and Ireland and many of the common non-native species
Trees of Britain and Ireland is packed with practical information, photos and illustrations that will help you identify trees throughout the year. It covers all of Great Britain and Ireland's native trees and shrubs as well as a range of ornamental and widely planted trees from other areas of the world. This guide also offers an overview of tree biology and ecology, describes the importance of trees as habitats and presents a brief history of British and Irish treescapes.
Includes more than 3,000 photographs and 270 illustrations showing key identification features of each tree and highlighting some of the animals, plants, fungi and lichens that depend on it
Covers all 113 native trees and shrubs, including all 42 currently recognised Whitebeam species, as well as 190 common non-native species and subspecies
Features keys that allow easy, accurate comparison of similar species, up-to-date distribution maps and charts that summarise when trees flower, fruit and leaf
Explains how you can help with practical tree conservation
Trees of Britain and Ireland is packed with practical information, photos and illustrations that will help you identify trees throughout the year. It covers all of Great Britain and Ireland's native trees and shrubs as well as a range of ornamental and widely planted trees from other areas of the world. This guide also offers an overview of tree biology and ecology, describes the importance of trees as habitats and presents a brief history of British and Irish treescapes.
Includes more than 3,000 photographs and 270 illustrations showing key identification features of each tree and highlighting some of the animals, plants, fungi and lichens that depend on it
Covers all 113 native trees and shrubs, including all 42 currently recognised Whitebeam species, as well as 190 common non-native species and subspecies
Features keys that allow easy, accurate comparison of similar species, up-to-date distribution maps and charts that summarise when trees flower, fruit and leaf
Explains how you can help with practical tree conservation
Reviews / Votes
"The most useful identification guide to our native trees."---Peter Thomas, British Wildlife "Excellent! Great photos and good text - and love all the extra bits of knowledge . . . . Very accessible."---Tim Rich, Botanical Specialist "For anyone wanting to confidently identify the trees in their woodland or local environment, and to learn more about tree ecology and species diversity, this is an ideal field guide. It has a level of detail that will also make it useful for those with more experience or specialist knowledge." * Small Woodland Owners' Group * "The production quality is top drawer... not only in book design making them easy to read and with excellent illustrations, handy sidebars and so forth, but also Lightweight yet robust covers and pages." * Fatbirder * "Chock-full of information, from ID tips to in-depth studies of different species. . . . The whitebeam section was a particular revelation."---Nic Wilson "This delightful book is remarkable from many angles. It identifies and describes 113 British and Irish native trees, in addition to another 190 introduced species and hybrids. Each account is accompanied by a phenomenal series of colour photographs - a visual entrancement in every way. . . . Bravo, Jon Stokes, for a job well done!"---David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds "This book sets new standards for what a field guide should and can cover."---Mark CockerMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Illustrations
3,000 color photos. 270 illustrations.
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
830 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-691-22416-9 (9780691224169)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2025
1st Edition
Princeton University Press
€24.49
Available for download
Person
Jon Stokes is the Director of Trees, Science and Research at The Tree Council-the UK charity that brings everyone together for the love of trees. One of Britain's leading tree conservationists, Stokes has been working in the world of trees for more than thirty-five years. He has seen all of Great Britain and Ireland's native tree species and is passionate about how they contribute to our landscape and provide habitats for countless other living things. He is the author or coauthor of ten books on trees.