Photographic Field Guide: Trees of Britain and Europe (Photographic Field Guides) - Hardcover

Press, Bob; Tebbs, Margaret; Hosking, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1853682454 ISBN 13: 9781853682452

Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

This volume identifies and illustrates over 450 trees, covering almost all of Britain and Europe. An extensive account of tree families and family characteristics is also included, together with eight keys to the species - essential tools for accurate tree identification. The text of the main guide provides full details on the distinguishing features of the individual species; reference is also made to similiar species and how they differ from other members of the same family. This book is designed for ease of use. Text and photographs are placed on facing pages to facilitate easy identification, while precise line drawings illustrate specific details. 500 photographs show the trees in typical habitats and highlight key features such as leafy twigs, flowering shoots, fruit, seeds and bark. This book also includes notes on field equipment, a discussion on the vital topic of conservation, and a list of some reserves and protected areas of outstanding botanical interest.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Press, a professional botanist, has studied European, Asian, Himalayan and North African plants. He has written numerous publications including both scientific works and popular field guides. David Hosking is widely acknowledged as a natural history photographer of outstanding ability. He is also a director of his own company which specialises in wildlife expeditions. Margaret Tebbs is a botanical illustrator. Her work is highly regarded internationally and she contributes scientific artwork to many publications.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1853682454
• ISBN 13: 9781853682452
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256