I am a British author, tree photographer and forest scientist. My work spans published field guides, literary fiction, and conservation practice, all rooted in a lifelong fascination with trees, woods, and forests.

A comprehensive reference resource drawn from my published field guides, covering 284 tree species and 84 topics in woodland ecology and forestry practice.
I have written and contributed to numerous books on trees, forests, and the natural world, published by Bloomsbury and others.
I am a chartered forester, silvologist, author and photographer based in Britain. I co-founded the Sylva Foundation and have planted over 100,000 trees. My photography documents trees and forests across Britain and Europe, and my published books include field guides, natural history, and literary fiction, all exploring our relationship with trees and the natural world.