This highly visual new guide introduces readers to 100 of the most memorable trees in the bushveld – the northern and eastern regions of South Africa, encompassing both the lowveld and the highveld.

An introduction covers the basics of tree anatomy, supported by a pictorial glossary, and details the author’s streamlined ID method that enables even novices to make quick and sure identifi cations.

• Most trees are generously featured across double-page spreads;

• Full tree images along with diagnostic photos (bark, leaves, thorns, fl owers, pods, fruit, etc.) enable readers to distinguish even those trees that are most confusing, such as the ‘acacias’ or the bushwillows;

• Concise text highlights each tree’s key features;

• Interesting facts, multiple uses and particular value the trees have among local populations are given.

With its abundant, detailed photographs and straightforward text, this guide will help readers unlock the complicated world of trees.

This guide is packed with practical, interpretative information on the most commonly encountered animals and plants of the Lowveld - information that is usually only available if you have a game ranger or field guide by your side in the bush! It teaches people how to observe, identify and interpret what they see in the bush in a meaningful way, without having to wade through the reams of technical information found in most other field guides. The reader-friendly mind-map layout of the book, with pictures linked to brief but informative text boxes, makes pertinent information accessible at a glance. Other features include colour-coded chapters for ease of reference, while blocked information and icons in the mammals and trees sections provide technical details in a concise form. Hundreds of stunning interpretative images, highlighted keywords and a flowchart structure to each spread direct the eye to the different topics on each featured species, allowing the reader to pick out whatever is of interest to him or her. Game Ranger in your Backpack is an essential companion for amateur naturalists of all descriptions including first-time international visitors to South Africa's bushveld, annual local holidaymakers or aspiring 'game rangers'.

Soft cover, full colour throughout, 900 photographs, Callfinder® Ready

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Nature Unpacked is the ultimate travelling companion for those visiting the southern African bush – whether for the first time or for the tenth. Much more than a field guide to the wildlife of the region, it provides insight into the behaviour and adaptation of the more common mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, spiders and scorpions that are found here. Identification of common trees and shrubs is made simple by way of easily accessible descriptions and close-up representative images.

FEATURES THAT MAKE THIS BOOK A MUST-HAVE:
An all-in-one guide that covers the most common mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, spiders, scorpions, trees and flowering plants found in the region.
More than 900 stunning photographs and reader-friendly text reveal what the creatures of the African bush do and why they do it.
Information is interpretative rather than just dry facts typical of other field guides.
The colourful and creative layout allows the reader to engage visually with the content.
Other features include distribution maps, animal spoor, icons and Quick ID tables.

Nature Unpacked is the ultimate travelling companion for those visiting the southern African bush – whether for the first time or for the tenth. Much more than a field guide to the wildlife of the region, it provides insight into the behaviour and adaptation of the more common mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, spiders and scorpions that are found here.

Identification of common trees and shrubs is made simple by way of easily accessible descriptions and close-up representative images.

Die veldwagter stap saam is nie 'n tradisionele veldgids in die sin dat dit tot in die fynste besonderhede verduidelik hoe om 'n spesifieke plant of dier te identifiseer nie (alhoewel die teks tog nuttige wenke gee om uitkenning te vergemaklik). Die doel met hierdie boek is eerder om te dien as 'n persoonlike gids of 'veldwagter' tydens 'n besoek aan die Laeveld. Dit ontsluit op 'n toeganklike wyse 'n magdom verklarende inligting oor die mees algemene diere en plante van die Laeveld en doen so weg, met die nodigheid om 'n stapel verskillende veldgidse saam te karwei. Die Veldwagter stap saam is 'n beknopte gids propvol interessante inligting oor 'n verskeidenheid onderwerpe, met inbegrip van soogdiere, voels, reptiele en amfibiers, ongewerweldes, bome, grasse, veldblomme en spoorsny, toegelig met honderde kleurfoto's wat help met die verklaring van diergedrag en uitkenning van algemene spesies. Die veldwagter stap saam is die ideale handleiding vir amateurnatuurkundiges van alle ouderdomme, insluitend nuwe besoekers aan die bosveld, vakansiegangers en aspirant 'veldwagters'. Wanneer 'veldwagters' in die toerismebedryf hulle opleiding ontvang, is dit juis die inligting vervat in hierdie boek wat hulle eerste moet baasraak. Enige 'veldwagter' wat sy sout werd is moet oor 'n grondige kennis van die natuur beskik om kliente se vrae sinvol te kan beantwoord en die beginpunt is altyd om die mees algemene onderwerpe in elke studieveld onder die knie te kry. Mettertyd kan veldwagters hul basiese kennis van die algemene onderwerpe uitbrei deur al meer gespesialiseerde bronne te bestudeer. Hierdie benadering kan natuurlik gevolg word deur enigiemand wat sy of haar kennis van die bosveld wil verbreed - en Die Veldwagter Stap Saam beloof om dit 'n genotvolle en deelnemende proses te maak!