‘In Clive, we have an ever-fascinating guide to Britain’s
heathery districts, not only marvelling at the wildlife of such
wild places, but also celebrating their diverse origins, uses and
cultural resonances’ - ANDREW BYFIELD Heathlands are so much more
than simply purple carpets of heather. They are ancient landscapes
found throughout Britain that support a complex of inter-related
species and an immense diversity of habitats. They also possess a
unique human history defined by the struggle between pastoralism
and the competing demands of those who seek exclusive use of the
land. In this latest addition to the British Wildlife Collection,
Clive Chatters introduces us to Britain’s heathlands and their
anatomy. He then takes the reader on a geographical heathland tour
– from the maritime sub-arctic of the Shetlands to the mild
wetness of the Atlantic coast – with an in memoriam nod to those
heaths that have been erased from common memory and understanding.
He concludes with a review of how people have perceived and used
heathland wildlife over the ages, and sets out a future vision for
this iconic landscape, its unique habitats and the species that
live there. Most of our heaths are pale shadows of their former
selves. However, Chatters argues, it is not inevitable that the
catastrophic losses of the recent past are the destiny of our
remaining heaths. Should we wish, their place in the countryside as
an integral part of British culture can be secured.
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