Trees and Books The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. Moliere (1622 - 1673) Our Woodland     Partners     Education    Joining In We select and review a range of titles every month. We feature books that have been influential in our work, or that have prompted us to undertake new things as a result of our reading. Convert your ideas into living trees, join us at Woodland Ways. Woodlands by Oliver Rackham A brand new title - Place your pre-delivery order now Paperback: 592 pages Publisher: Collins (4 Sep 2006) Language English ISBN: 000720244X Available from £16.50 This is the 100th volume of the prestigious "New Naturalist" series, written by one of Britain's best-known naturalists, explores the significance and history of woodlands on the British landscape. 'Trees are wildlife just as deer or primroses are wildlife. Each species has its own agenda and its own interactions with human activities...' This 100th volume of the "New Naturalist" series presents a landmark in natural history publishing. Looking at such diverse evidence as the woods used in buildings and ships, and how woodland has been portrayed in pictures and photographs, Rackham reconstructs British woodland through the ages. Aimed at the non-specialist, "New Naturalist Woodlands" investigates what woods are and how they function. In lively style, Rackham takes us through: how woods evolved and how they are managed, the basic botany (understanding roots, partnerships, longevity, tree-rings), outline of woodland history, pollen analysis and wildwood, archives of woodland and how to study them, different types of woodland, the rise and fall of modern forestry. Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, this "New Naturalist" is set to be a classic for collectors and general readers alike...Amazon.co.uk Woodlands by Louise Spilsbury Buy this book from Amazon.co.uk here Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Heinemann Library (26 Feb 2002) Language English ISBN: 0431039119 Available from £5.20 This series looks at habitats in the UK. For each habitat type, a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and that many different habitats may be found within the UK. The following spreads look at the specifics of the habitat - plants, animals, insects, birds. They investigate what happens to these during changing seasons and why each is suited to its habitat. The books also cover environmental care, looking at the threats to each habitat type and what is being done to protect them. There is also a page showing an example food chain, to illustrate how plants and animals interact within their habitats...Amazon.co.uk Complete British Wild Flowers by Paul Sterry Buy this book from Amazon.co.uk Paperback 304 pages (April 3, 2006) Publisher: Collins Language: English ISBN: 0007204698 Available from £7.99 A complete photoguide to all the wild flowers of Britain, in the same format as the bestselling "Complete British Wildlife". There are 1039 main entries, which include wildflowers, shrubs, aquatic plants, grasses, sedges and rushes. A botanical hotspots section includes 100 rarer species and focuses on which places to visit in Britain which are particularly rich in flower species. The introduction gives information about habitats and general background information to making identifications. The Secret Life of Trees by Colin Tudge Buy this book from Amazon.co.uk Hardcover 400 pages (November 3, 2005) Publisher: Allen Lane Language: English ISBN: 0713996986 Available from £10.66 Sunday Telegraph One of those books you want everyone to have already read. Daily Mail Wonderful, invaluable and timely. Tudge is as illuminating  a guide as one could wish for. Woodland Management by Chris Starr Buy this book from Amazon.co.uk Hardcover 160 pages (December 16, 2005) Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd Language: English ISBN: 1861267894 Available from £ 9.94 A commercial focus, but packed with useful detail. Whether you own woodland, are thinking of buying woodland, or just like trees this comprehensive book will be of value to you. "Woodland Management - A Practical Guide" contains a wealth of information on all the key areas including: management objectives - the factors influencing the choice of tree species and how to develop a management plan; broadleaves and conifers  - what they are and where they grow; surveying and mapping; the seasonal cycle and practical tasks; habitat and wildlife conservation; timber production and generating income from other sources; creating a new woodland; buying and owning woodland - what to look for and how to avoid the common pitfalls. This book page is created and managed on behalf of Woodland Ways by thirdsectorweb.co.uk - part of the SmithMartin Partnership LLP. Gross profits from the electronic sales of these titles will be donated to Woodland Ways. All the profit made from book sales on this page is donated to Woodland Ways. See below for Amazon.co.uk Tree Choice for this month. Below is this the Amazon.co.uk choice of bat books for this month. How to build homes for bats. A great book for 6-12 years - an introduction to bats. Something different from outside Europe. A story from the Wildlife for Kids series. A lavish text book on bats of amazing size and variety. More bats - for 6 - 9 year of age. Where and how bats live.