Description
Trees are among the most remarkable living things on Earth. They feed us, shelter us, inspire us and support the ecosystems on which we all depend. Trees: From Root to Leaf takes readers on a fascinating journey into their extraordinary world. It reveals the science, beauty, history and cultural importance of trees.
Written by plant conservationist Paul Smith, this beautifully produced book looks at trees from every angle. Organised around the tree’s lifecycle and structure, it explores everything from the humble seed and intricate patterns of leaves to bark, wood, flowers and fruit. Along the way, it reveals the incredible diversity of the world’s tree species and the many ways trees have shaped human life and culture.
The book also places trees firmly within the bigger picture. Trees play a vital role in regulating water, carbon and nutrient cycles and are central to efforts to address the climate and biodiversity crises. Yet many tree species are increasingly threatened, making understanding, valuing and conserving them more important than ever.
For anyone who loves trees, gardens, forests or the natural world, this is a book to dip into, explore and return to.
A beautiful and thought-provoking book that celebrates trees not simply as plants, but as essential parts of our natural world, our cultures and our future.
Details
- By Paul Smith
- Foreword by Robert Macfarlane
- 320 pages
- Over 450 photographs, illustrations and infographics
- Hardback
- Published by Thames & Hudson
- ISBN: 9780500024058
An ideal gift for tree lovers, gardeners, naturalists, conservationists and anyone fascinated by the living world.
