Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe. Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, Green Guide Trees offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered tree species in Britain and Europe. Each tree is described in detail with information on height, shape, and important features such as foliage and fruit, and is illustrated with beautifully detailed, full colour painting. The introduction contains information on characteristics to help distinguish one family group of trees from another, and there are also keys which provide step-by-step clues to aid identification. Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.
Autorentext
Bob Press, a professional botanist, has studied European, Asian, North African and Himalayan trees and plants. He has written several books, including scientific publications and popular field guides.
Inhalt
Introduction
How to Identify Trees
Families of Trees
The Tree Keys
The Trees
Further Reading
Major Collections of Trees to Visit
Index