Author: Michael ProctorPublisher:
ISBN: 9780007513284
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland.
Collins New Naturalist Library (122) - Vegetation of Britain and Ireland
Author: Michael ProctorPublisher:
ISBN: 9780007513284
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland.
Vegetation of Britain and Ireland
Author: Michael ProctorPublisher:
ISBN: 9780002201483
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Another volume in the popular New Naturalist Series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland. Michael Proctor, an expert in his field, discusses the development of the landscape of Britain and Ireland from prehistoric times, including the influence of people and their agricultural practices on the vegetation. He provides a comprehensive account of all the different types of plant habitat in Britain and Ireland: from woodlands and scrubland to meadows and grasslands, from wetlands and peatlands to heaths, and from the mountain vegetation to the sea coast. He examines the history and ecology of each of these habitats, and describes the rich variety of flora found living there. The author concludes with an account of the changes to our landscape which have taken place during the twentieth century, and prospects for the future, including the effects of environmental change.
Vegetation of Britain and Ireland (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 122)
Author: Michael ProctorPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007498683
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland.
Shades of Green
Author: Ruth TittensorPublisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1909686786
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
This book takes a fresh look at the most disliked tree in Britain and Ireland, explaining the reasons it was introduced and why it became ubiquitous in the archipelagos of northwest Europe. Sitka spruce has contributed to the Pacific Coast landscapes of North America for over ten millennia. For the Tlingit First Nation it is the most important tree in terms of spiritual relationships, art, and products in daily use such as canoes, containers, fish-traps and sweet cakes. Since the late nineteenth century it has also been the most important tree to the timber industry of west coast North America. The historical background to the modern use of Sitka spruce is explored. The lack of cultural reference may explain negative public response when treeless uplands in the UK and Ireland were afforested with introduced conifer species, particularly Sitka spruce, following two World Wars. The multipurpose forestry of today recognizes that Sitka spruce is the most important tree to the timber industry and to a public which uses its many products but fails to recognize the link between growing trees and bought goods. The apparently featureless and wildlife-less Sitka spruce plantations in UK uplands are gradually developing recognizable ecological features. Sitka spruce has the potential to form temperate rain forests this century as well as to produce much-needed goods for society. The major contribution of Sitka spruce to landscapes and livelihoods in western North America is, by contrast, widely accepted. But conserving natural, old-growth forests, sustaining the needs of First Nations, and producing materials for the modern timber industry will be an intricate task.
The Burren (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 138)
Author: David CabotPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008183805
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
The Burren is one of those rare and magical places where geology, glacial history, botany, zoology and millennia of cultural history have converged to create a unique landscape of extraordinary natural history interest. It is without equal to any other area in Ireland or Britain.
Plant Disease (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 85)
Author: David IngramPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000740669X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Plant Disease covers all aspects of diseases of plants growing in the wild or likely to be encountered on cultivated plants in farm, forest and garden. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com
Uplands and Birds (Collins New Naturalist Library)
Author: Ian NewtonPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008298513
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1032
Book Description
Ian Newton, author of Farming and Birds and Bird Migration returns to the New Naturalist series with a long awaited look at the uplands and its birds.
British Coastal Wildlife (Collins Complete Guides)
Author: Paul SterryPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007448589
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1412
Book Description
Discover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.
Collins Complete Guide to British Trees: A Photographic Guide to every common species
Author: Paul SterryPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008144591
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles – outside of arboretums
Springwatch British Wildlife: Accompanies the BBC 2 TV series
Author: Stephen MossPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007494440
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Springwatch British Wildlife is the perfect year-round countryside introduction to the much-loved wildlife of the popular BBC2 television series.