Native trees & Forests of Ireland

This title covers the history of Ireland's woodland, the different types of native trees and forests as well as the folklore, superstitions, place-names and traditional uses made of the native wood in different parts of the country. The final chapter addresses the future of the trees and forests, how they are run and who protects them and the plans for future development.

David Hickie qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in environmental sciences in 1985 and has a special interest in trees and forestry. He worked as a professional environmentalist for ten years before becoming a planning and environmental consultant. He is also a writer on Irish and European environmental issues. He lives in Dublin. The Photographer Mike O'Toole's work has appeared in many publications including Australian Vogue, Good Housekeeping, House & Garden and Food Illustrated, as well as a number of cookery books. He was the first Irish photographer to win the silver prize at the Association of Photographers Awards, the 'Oscars' of the photographic industry.