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The Hidden Life of Trees - What They Feel, How They CommunicateA Discoveries from a Secret World (Hardcover): Peter Wohlleben The Hidden Life of Trees - What They Feel, How They CommunicateA Discoveries from a Secret World (Hardcover)
Peter Wohlleben; Foreword by Tim Flannery 4
R691 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R178 (26%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement that will make you acknowledge your own entanglement in the ancient and ever-new web of being."--Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in his woodland. After learning about the complex life of trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. Includes a Note From a Forest Scientist, by Dr.Suzanne Simard

Chester County Mushroom Farming (Hardcover): Bruce Edward Mowday Chester County Mushroom Farming (Hardcover)
Bruce Edward Mowday
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Plants and Habitats - An Introduction to Common Plants and Their Habitats in Britain and Ireland (Paperback): Ben Averis Plants and Habitats - An Introduction to Common Plants and Their Habitats in Britain and Ireland (Paperback)
Ben Averis
R828 Discovery Miles 8 280 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Plants and Habitats combines the species and habitat approaches to plants and vegetation. Most of it is an identification guide to 700 plant species selected as those which are common, conspicuous or useful ecological indicators; species which collectively make up most of the vegetation in Britain and Ireland. There is also a separate habitats section describing the flora, ecology and management of habitats. With this combination of approaches Plants and Habitats aims to help people understand our vegetation at all scales, from individual plants to whole landscapes. The structure and plain English writing style are designed to help with species identification by non-specialists.Plants and Habitats is illustrated throughout with colour photos and some line drawings. For those working with habitat classifications, National Vegetation Classification (NVC) codes are incorporated throughout and there are summary tables cross-referencing various classifications. The book is written for a wide readership including those working or training in subjects connected with ecology, conservation, land management, and other environmental matters.

Seasonality - A personal account of nature through the seasons (Paperback): Ian Parsons Seasonality - A personal account of nature through the seasons (Paperback)
Ian Parsons
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Seasonality is an uplifting look at British wildlife through the seasons of the year, but it is also about our relationship with that wildlife. The author, a keen and passionate naturalist, takes us on a journey through spring, summer, autumn and winter, and on this journey we look at how our wildlife lives throughout the year, how it adapts and changes as necessary. The author shares how wildlife makes him feel, how he derives joy and a sense of well-being from the wildlife he sees and describes. But he also shares his frustration at how some of our actions and land management impact on our increasingly pressurised wildlife. It shares the delight of watching birds in the garden, fox cubs in the countryside and peregrines in the city. It shares the sadness of seeing stuffed examples of extinct birds, the anger at the mismanagement of potentially wildlife-rich hedgerows, and the confusion and contradiction of the management of our so-called natural spaces. It is a book of delights and frustrations, but above all hope and celebration. Whether it is the flash of bright yellow butterfly wings signalling that spring has arrived, the slicing of the air by sickle-shaped swifts telling us that summer has come, the wonderful show of colour that the leaves of trees display in the autumn, or the deep-throated chuckle of fieldfares gleaning berries in the winter, the seasons are full of life and this book describes them in vivid detail. The role of the seasons in our own lives may have diminished, but for wildlife the seasons are everything, they are the framework within which everything happens. Seasonality is your guide, through a naturalist's eyes and thoughts, to the incredible journey of the four seasons. The seasons of the year roll on regardless, an endless cycle that dictates the rhythm of life.

The Pollen Landscape (Hardcover): Joss Bartlet The Pollen Landscape (Hardcover)
Joss Bartlet
R983 Discovery Miles 9 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Pocket-Size Version of Some Violets of Eastern Japan - 2nd Edition (Hardcover): Daniel H. Wieczorek, Kazuya Numazawa A Pocket-Size Version of Some Violets of Eastern Japan - 2nd Edition (Hardcover)
Daniel H. Wieczorek, Kazuya Numazawa
R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Cruise Of The Corwin - Legacy Edition - The Muir Journal Of The 1881 Sailing Expedition To Alaska And The Arctic... The Cruise Of The Corwin - Legacy Edition - The Muir Journal Of The 1881 Sailing Expedition To Alaska And The Arctic (Hardcover, Legacy ed.)
John Muir
R932 Discovery Miles 9 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Plant Forage Make (Paperback): Rebecca Desnos Plant Forage Make (Paperback)
Rebecca Desnos
R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Poisoned Land - Vegetation of Disturbed and Polluted Areas in Pakistan (Hardcover): Muhammad Shafiq Poisoned Land - Vegetation of Disturbed and Polluted Areas in Pakistan (Hardcover)
Muhammad Shafiq
R808 R744 Discovery Miles 7 440 Save R64 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ecology of Mediterranean Evergreen Oak Forests (Hardcover, illustrated edition): F. Rodaa, J. Retana, Carlos A. Gracia, Juan... Ecology of Mediterranean Evergreen Oak Forests (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
F. Rodaa, J. Retana, Carlos A. Gracia, Juan Bellot
R2,607 Discovery Miles 26 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Used by humans since ancient times, evergreen oak forests still cover extensive mountain areas of the Mediterranean Basin. These broadleaved evergreen forests occupy a transitional zone between the cool-temperate deciduous forest biome and the drier Mediterranean pine forests and shrublands. Slow growing and casting a deep shade, the sclerophyllous holm oak ("Quercus ilex") absolutely dominates the closed canopy of many Mediterranean evergreen oak forests. This is a synthesis of 20 years of research on the structure, function, and dynamics of holm oak forests in two intensively studied experimental areas in Spain. By combining observational measurements at the leaf, tree, plot, and catchment scales with field experiments and modelling, the authors explore how these forests cope with strong water limitation and repeated disturbances.

The Everyday Naturalist - How to Identify Animals, Plants, and Fungi Wherever You Go (Paperback): Ricardo Macía Lalinde The Everyday Naturalist - How to Identify Animals, Plants, and Fungi Wherever You Go (Paperback)
Ricardo Macía Lalinde
R411 Discovery Miles 4 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Learn to identify animals, plants, and fungi wherever you go with this step-by-step guide for spotting and recording key traits and characteristics.

If you've ever consulted a field guide to identify a new bird at your feeder, you know the process isn't as easy as it sounds. In fact, it seems like you have to know a lot about that mystery bird to even figure out where to start.

The Everyday Naturalist fills in the gaps by explaining what traits to pay attention to when encountering a new species; how and when to use field guides, apps, and other resources; what to do if you get stuck; and more. Rather than focusing on one region or continent, these skills and tools are designed to help you classify nature anywhere you are—whether on familiar territory, traveling, or in a new home.

In chapters about animals, plants, fungi, and organisms like lichens and slime molds, naturalist and guide Rebecca Lexa goes into detail about what sets each of these kingdoms apart from each other—from color, shape, and texture to sexual characteristics, behavior, and habitat—and includes more than forty full-color photos and drawings to illustrate key points. She also provides detailed case studies to demonstrate how to use all of these traits to identify specimens across multiple kingdoms.

This easy-to-follow guide empowers you to learn more about the species around you, then use what you know to preserve the world you love. And at a time when biodiversity is imperiled worldwide, nature needs more advocates than ever.

The Schoolbook of Forestry (Hardcover): Charles Lathrop Pack The Schoolbook of Forestry (Hardcover)
Charles Lathrop Pack; Edited by 1stworld Library
R617 Discovery Miles 6 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Our forests, with their billions of trees, are the backbone of agriculture, the skeleton of lumbering, and the heart of industry. Even now, in spite of their depletion, they are the cream of our natural resources. They furnish wood for the nation, pasture for thousands of cattle and sheep, and water supply for countless cities and farms. They are the dominions of wild life. Millions of birds, game animals, and fish live in the forests and the forest streams. The time is coming when our forests will be the greatest playgrounds of America. It is necessary that we preserve, protect, and expand our timberlands. By so doing we shall provide for the needs of future generations.

The Heartbeat of Trees (Paperback): Peter Wohlleben The Heartbeat of Trees (Paperback)
Peter Wohlleben
R307 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R27 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES 'A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science ... Strongly encourages tree hugging for our own, human sake' Guardian Summer Reads 2021 A powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the colour green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses. In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. In an era of climate change, many of us fear we've lost our connection to nature, but Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. We just have to know where to look. Drawing on science and cutting-edge research, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans can have with nature, exploring: the language of the forest the consciousness of plants and the eroding boundary between flora and fauna A perfect book to take with you into the woods, The Heartbeat of Trees shares how to see, feel, smell, hear, and even taste the forest. Peter Wohlleben, renowned for his ability to write about trees in an engaging and moving way, reveals a wondrous cosmos where humans are a part of nature, and where conservation and environmental activism is not just about saving trees, it's about saving ourselves, too.

Around the World in 50 Trees - A Jigsaw Puzzle (Game): Jonathan Drori Around the World in 50 Trees - A Jigsaw Puzzle (Game)
Jonathan Drori; Illustrated by Lucille Clerc
R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW FOR NATURE LOVERS - Piece together a living, breathing world of trees and fill the gaps in your knowledge as you go with a comprehensive poster guide BESTSELLING AUTHOR - Text by tree expert Jonathan Drori CBE, the author of the bestselling book Around the World in 80 Trees, and upcoming Around the World in 80 Plants HOURS OF COSY FUN - Learn about 50 trees from around the world - all from the comfort of home! THE PERFECT GIFT - Illustration-led, highly finished jigsaw and illustrated poster for maximum gift appeal AMAZING ARTWORK - Lucille Clerc's intricately drawn world is bursting with minute detail Finished puzzle measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) Discover the world in 50 trees! From the beech forests of southern Sweden to the North African argan trees - goats aloft in their branches - passing by India's sacred banyan, the Hawaiian koa, and right down to Australia's jarrah.

Wildflowers of Interior Alaska (Hardcover): Daniel H. Wieczorek, Kazuya Numazawa Wildflowers of Interior Alaska (Hardcover)
Daniel H. Wieczorek, Kazuya Numazawa
R1,158 Discovery Miles 11 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Psilocybin Mushrooms - 3 in 1: How to Grow Psychedelic Magic Mushrooms, Safe Use, and Basic Mushroom Identification... Psilocybin Mushrooms - 3 in 1: How to Grow Psychedelic Magic Mushrooms, Safe Use, and Basic Mushroom Identification (Hardcover)
Bil Harret
R974 Discovery Miles 9 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dream Divination Plants - In Northwestern European Traditions (Paperback): Corinne Boyer Dream Divination Plants - In Northwestern European Traditions (Paperback)
Corinne Boyer
R430 R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Save R29 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The History of Domestic Plant Medicine (Paperback): Gabrielle Hatfield The History of Domestic Plant Medicine (Paperback)
Gabrielle Hatfield
R401 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The debt medicine owes to botany is not commonly appreciated. In the past, medicine relied almost entirely on plants, and even today, many western medicines are plant derived. Despite this, historians have largely neglected the study of domestic medicine, practised by the ordinary person and passed down through generations, in favour of 'official medicine'. The History of Domestic Plant Medicine brings together manuscripts, letters, diaries, personal oral interviews and other primary evidence to produce a detailed picture of the medicinal use of native plants in Britain from 1700 to the present day. Recording for posterity this neglected aspect of our heritage, it is a valuable contribution to the study of the folklore of modern Britain and a fascinating piece of social history.

Cut Flowers, Volume 3 - Bloom Gardener's Guide (Paperback): Celestina Robertson Cut Flowers, Volume 3 - Bloom Gardener's Guide (Paperback)
Celestina Robertson
R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Cel grows her beautiful flowers with art and soul." -- Shane Connolly, floral designer and author Prepare the ground, sow seed, nurture, harvest and fill your home with beautiful flowers. Growing flowers can bring colour and life to the garden, and also give you an abundance of sustainable floral material to use at home. This handbook shows you how to plan a cutting garden, grow the perfect plants for the vase and nurture them so they thrive from season to season. Whether you have a few pots or a dedicated patch, you can grow beautiful blooms and learn how to cut, condition and arrange them for garden-gathered floral designs all year round, all without the carbon footprint of most shop-bought flowers! Cut Flowers includes a directory of flowers, bulbs and foliage to grow, plus pro advice on creating dreamy designs. This title is from the Bloom Gardener's Guide series, complete and comprehensive gardening handbooks. Bloom is an award-winning independent print magazine for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, and winner of the Garden Publication of the Year at the Garden Media Awards 2021. Other titles in this series include Shade and Pots.

Concise Foraging Guide (Paperback): Tiffany Francis-Baker Concise Foraging Guide (Paperback)
Tiffany Francis-Baker
R265 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R37 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This practical pocket guide includes 194 edible fruits, nuts and seeds, flowers, greens and vegetables, herbs, roots, whole plants, fungi, seaweeds and shellfish that you can forage in the UK and Europe.

Each species account includes accurate artworks and concise descriptions outlining essential details to help you identify species in the field, as well as information on where you can find species and helpful tips on how to cook and bake with the food you forage.

The author's introduction offers practical advice on foraging safely and legally and outlines how to prepare and preserve your foraged foods, including making mead and jam, drying herbs, storing mushrooms for later use and how to safely prepare foraged shellfish. The helpful fold-out poster shows common edible species grouped by season and by habitat.

Plant a Tree and Retree the World (Hardcover): Ben Raskin Plant a Tree and Retree the World (Hardcover)
Ben Raskin; Illustrated by Rosanna Morris
R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There has never been a better time to plant a tree! From their invaluable role in fighting climate change and cleaning the air of our cities, to the huge mental health benefits being around their leafy presence can bring, trees are at the very centre of both our urban and rural ecosystems. Written by Ben Raskin, head of horticulture at the Soil Association, and supported by Friends of the Earth UK, this earthy call-to-action teaches the practical how-tos alongside the most interesting insights to appreciate about the significance of magnificent trees. As movements to rewild the world around us gain pace, tree planting is being recognised as an empowering, practical and surprisingly simple action that each and every one of us can do in our backyard, park, local community, school, town or city. Sections in this book include: Trees and the World - This sectioncelebrates just how vital trees are, from how they help regulate the climate and absorb dangerous methane and nitrous oxide, to how they enrich soil, support wildlife and keep our city air clean, as well as the threats they face from climate change. Growing Your Own Tree - Tips on growing saplings from seed, cuttings or grafting, plus guidance on care and maintenance, from weeding and mulching to when to prune and pollard. Forty Best Trees - A guide to the top40 of our favourite trees, appreciated for their fruit and nuts, their ornamental value and the role they play in supporting wildlife, including a neat introduction to how to recognise trees by their leaf shape, flowers, seeds and fruit. Trees and Happiness - Research has revealed that trees are effective at reducing stress levels and improving our mental well-being, and this section digs into exactly how this happens. Whether you're a keen gardener, an avid environmental activist or simply want to learn more about these beautiful and powerful organisms, this must-read book illustrated by popular screen-printerRosanna Morris sends the powerful message that we can plant a tree & retree the world!

Kew - Witch's Forest - Trees in magic, folklore and traditional remedies (Hardcover): Sandra Lawrence, Royal Botanic... Kew - Witch's Forest - Trees in magic, folklore and traditional remedies (Hardcover)
Sandra Lawrence, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There is more folklore, mythology and magic associated with our trees and forests than with any other living things. Known throughout the world as dark and wild places where witches make mischief and eerie creatures dwell, forests are also places of sanctuary for the ancient magic and the most enchanting species of trees. Kew: Witch's Forest is a beautifully illustrated, captivating journey through the magical woodland and its stories, from birch broomsticks and the sacred olive, to alder doorways and the Tree of Life.

The Greenwood trees - History, folklore and virtues of Britain's trees (Paperback): Christina Hart-Davis The Greenwood trees - History, folklore and virtues of Britain's trees (Paperback)
Christina Hart-Davis
R482 R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Marking the 800th anniversary of the Forest Charter, award-winning botanical artist Christina Hart-Davies celebrates our long relationship with trees. Since pre-historic times they have provided us with shelter, fuel, medicine, food and even the air we breathe. They have tanned leather, dyed cloth and made everything from cathedrals to clothes-pegs. We have told stories about them, admired their magnificent beauty and woven them into our spiritual lives. Following A Wild Plant Year, which recorded the folklore and cultural history of our native wildflowers, in The Greenwood Trees Christina looks at the history, folklore and virtues of our native trees - and a few well-known introductions too - all illustrated with her exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings. We have relied on trees throughout our history. We still do, and we always will. Touch wood. * Which tree provides a talisman supposed to protect against lightning? * Which firewood burns best, even when green? * Which tree should you plant by the dairy and the privy to deter flies?

Gathering Moss - A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses (Paperback): Robin Wall Kimmerer Gathering Moss - A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses (Paperback)
Robin Wall Kimmerer
R328 R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Save R32 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'Kimmerer blends, with deep attentiveness and musicality, science and personal insights to tell the overlooked story of the planet's oldest plants' Guardian 'Bewitching ... a masterwork ... a glittering read in its entirety' Maria Popova, Brainpickings Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.

Sasol First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd edition): Elsa Pooley Sasol First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Elsa Pooley
R120 R111 Discovery Miles 1 110 Save R9 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

These natural history guides have been developed to encourage young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history to learn about the wonders of southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora. They are an invaluable resource for the beginner, providing information at a glance: each of the species presented is described in easy-to-read text, with a photograph and distribution map. A short introduction gives context to the topic.

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