The Ancient Pinewoods Of Scotland: A Companion Guide - Softcover

Bain, Clifton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910124923 ISBN 13: 9781910124925

Publisher: Sandstone Press, 2016

Synopsis

Scattered across the Scottish Highlands are the last surviving remnants of the Caledonian forest which have survived, naturally seeding and growing, since the last ice age. Visiting these ancient woods provides an emotional connection to the past with visible traces of the people who lived and worked there over the centuries. This journey to the pinewoods introduces a natural wonder alongside a rich cultural heritage. With color photos, illustrations, and maps.

About this title

About the Author:

Clifton Bain lives in Edinburgh and has over 25 years of experience working on environmental issues with the wildlife charity RSPB. Now Director of the IUCN Peatland Programme, his writing gives a personal and passionate insight into the human interventions that have shaped Scotland's wildlife and landscape.

Review:

'Magical landscapes, resonating with almost primal echoes from their thousands of years of life.'-Vanessa Collingridge; 'Detailed, useful; frankly inspired.'-Scots Magazine; 'A remarkable and important contribution to the natural history of Scotland.'-Aubrey Mannin; '...very informative, bang-up-to-date guide.'-Scotland Outdoors; 'Clifton Bain's book had taken me to some wonderful woods that were new to me and told me much about them.'-Chris Townsend; 'A very useful book and welcome addition to the pocket wherever you may go.'-Ray Collier

About this edition

• Publisher: Sandstone Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1910124923
• ISBN 13: 9781910124925
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 206
• Illustrator: Rees Darren