Publisher | William Collins |
ISBN 13 | 9780008304539 |
ISBN 10 | 000830453X |
Author | Peter Thomas |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | A long-awaited volume in the New Naturalist series examining the trees of Britain.Trees are essential components to many of the landscapes of Britain and have been vital in determining the ecology of our planet as well as the development of human cultures and communities. Yet how much do we really understand about how they work? This comprehensive introduction to all aspects of tree biology and ecology presents the latest discoveries in this area. The wonders and mysteries of trees are explored throughout the book and questions such as why leaves turn spectacular colours in the autumn, how water reaches the top of the tallest trees, or why the study of genetics has caused so many name changes in trees are all brilliantly answered. |
About the Author | Peter Thomas is senior lecturer in botanical and environmental science at Keele University, with 30 years of experience in ecological aspects of trees and forest ecology in the UK, North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Russia and Australasia. He has written three previous books for Cambridge University Press: Trees: Their Natural History (2004), Ecology of Woodlands and Forests (with John Packham, 2007) and Fire in the Forest (with Robert S. McAlpine, 2010). |
Publication Date | 2022-04-28 |
Number of Pages | 496 pages |