London, releaved
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I think that I shall never see/A poem lovely as a tree. (Joyce Kilmer)
As London releaves, to our relief, join us in a celebration of the tree, in literature, history and science.
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Discover the ultimate urban tree-spotter’s guideThe Rebel Tree. The Climber’s Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear.In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees – the most charismatic, quirky or downright…
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‘A poetically-written testimony of our own deep relationship with the natural world, and of nature’s own resilience.’ Ben GoldsmithImagine if you could hear the trees speak. How would it change your life? Your…
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Who’d have thought there were over 400 different types of tree on London’s streets?When this wonderful guidebook came out in 2017, for most people a street tree meant a London Plane. In fact, as it revealed, the capital’s…
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THE MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION'Radical and exciting' Jessie Burton'Breathtaking' Barbara Kingsolver'It changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it' Barack…
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Can forests think? Do dogs dream?In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be human – and thus distinct from all other…
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'A book for children from 8 to 80. I love the humanity of this story and how one man's efforts can change the future for so many. It's a real message of hope.' Michael MorpurgoDiscover this beloved masterpiece of nature writing that is a…
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of TreesAn illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting…
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24 Photographers look at trees in a new light.We all walk past trees every day. But do we really stop and look? In a fast-changing world, it is more important than ever to consider our relationship with nature. This book brings together the…
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A beautifully written classic of nature writing.'A masterly account...of supreme interest...a classic' Country LifeLong accepted as the best work on the subject, Oliver Rackham's book is both a comprehensive history of Britain's woodland…
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Our new Great Trees of London Map reveals highlights from London’s uniquely diverse urban forest. Featuring rare species, magnificent English oaks, an ancient yew and the finest flowering cherries, this selection of 50 trees…
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