For decades the oak has been one of Britain's most loved and revered trees. Notwithstanding this, there has been a dearth of comprehensive publications about them and most books have tended to concentrate on specific areas of study. This detailed and wide-ranging guide is essential reading for all those who have an interest in all aspects of British oaks as well as students of forestry and arboriculture, and those who work in tree-related professions.
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Examines the evolution, distribution, taxonomy and physical characteristics of Britain's two native oaks, the pedunculate and the sessile. This book considers their ecological significance and the flora and fauna associated with oaks. It also discusses pests, diseases and galls, and the impact of pollution and the likely effect of climate change.
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Features and reviews in Trees, Tree News and Tree Spirit.Reviews in BBC Wildlife, Conservation News, Birds Illustrated and English Nature magazines.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781847970411
Publisert
2008
Utgiver
The Crowood Press Ltd
Vekt
850 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Dybde
23 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
240
Forfatter
Illustratør