The eagerly-anticipated expanded and revised edition of Roger Phillips’s original bestseller Trees is a superb identification guide for both amateur enthusiast and professional botanist alike.

From the common oak to the elusive black poplar, in settings as varied as woodlands, floodplains and your very own back garden, this classic book has guided generations of nature lovers. In this updated edition, each tree is illustrated in full detail – by leaf, flower, fruit, bark and mature tree shape – along with a unique leaf index and full description for easy identification.

This edition includes:

• The details of over 650 tree species and cultivars, with 150 added to the 500 that appeared in the original edition
• 1,200 full-colour pictures, showcasing detailed visuals of leaves, flowers, fruits and tree structures
• A Leaf Key Index featuring photographs of over 550 leaves, cross-referenced to the main text
• Line drawings of each tree for clear and easy identification
• Two indexes of the latest botanical and common names to facilitate easy reference
• Current ecological information on endangered species, offering insights into their conservation status and the efforts needed to protect them
• Beautiful photographs of trees in their natural environment, providing context and introducing the main genera.

Trees is an all-encompassing and essential photographic guide to the trees of Britain, Europe, North America and much of the Northern hemisphere.

Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves.

First meet ‘Methuselah‘, a bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, believed to be 4,900 years old. Learn about trees which have inspired great events, such as the Isaac Newton apple tree in Lincolnshire, where the famous scientist observed an apple falling from a tree (which still stands in the family garden). Other flora has withstood historic events such as in Japan, where the Hibaku jumoku still grows as a survivor tree from the Hiroshima bombing and the 9/11 Survivor Tree in New York City.

Many trees continue to inspire our world today including the long avenue of beech trees in Northern Ireland known as the Dark Hedges which Game of Thrones fans will instantly recognise as the road to Kings Landing, the Robin Hood’s oak in the Sherwood Forest or the J. R. R. Tolkien trees in Avebury, which inspired the Ents in TheLord of the Rings.

Rest a while beside the oldest trunks and witness the enthralling stories nestled within the branches of these gentle giants.

A wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees.

Uncover the majesty and minutiae of the arboreal world in forest scientist Dr Gabriel Hemery’s illustrated month-by-month guide – including tree folklore and traditions, recipes and crafts, key dates, curiosities to spot, notes on wildlife and scientific marvels from the trees that surround us.

From bare branches to budbursts, the first leaves to the first blossom and the great autumn colour-change, the Tree Almanac celebrates with joyous detail all that trees give us – whether ancient or urban – and inspires us to reconnect with nature.

‘A seductive mix of science, history and culture’
Tracy Chevalier

“The book has spread like wildfire” Daily Mail

“A how-to book with poetry at its heart” T.L.S.

“A step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store” Independent

Whether you’re a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, NORWEGIAN WOOD is a highly informative and entertaining guide for year-round wood management, and the perfect gift.

Chopping and stacking wood is a pastime where the world makes sense once more. Because our relationship to fire is so ancient, so universal, it seems that in learning about wood, you can also learn about life.

And who better to impart this wisdom than an expert from Scandinavia, where the extreme climate has obliged generations to hone and share their skills with tools, wood and heat production. Lars Mytting has distilled the wisdom of enthusiasts, from experienced lifelong growers, stackers and burners to researchers and professionals of combustion and tree culture.

Part guide to the best practice in every aspect of working with this renewable energy source, part meditation on the human instinct for survival, this definitive handbook on the art of chopping, stacking and drying wood in the Scandinavian way has resonated across the world, with more than a million copies sold worldwide.

More than 200,000 copies sold in English editions. The book that defined a genre.

This trusty guide teaches you all the essential skills you need to survive in the wild, from building a shelter to making a fire. Forest school practitioner Richard Skrein shares his expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors through easy-to-understand instructions, illustrated with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting the elemental skill sets:

Earth – this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties.

Air – this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature’s ‘GPS’.

Water – this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft.

Fire – this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log.

The book also explains the items you need to ensure your rucksack is kitted out with the best equipment for exploring. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you’ll find everything you need to get out there, have an adventure and survive the great outdoors.