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 86 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.
Long-form writing that steps back from the day-to-day to ask searching questions about trees, woods and how we will manage them in future.
Half of Britain’s population lives in constituencies holding just 2.5% of its woodland. My fresh analysis of all 632 parliamentary seats maps woodland per person on the 2024 boundaries. I explore what that imbalance…
UK tree planting targets demand new funding approaches. While past forestry tax relief led to disastrous monocultures, a modern Woodland Resilience Tax Credit offers a smarter path. By tying fiscal rewards directly to…
In this two-part thinkpiece series, Gabriel Hemery explores whether the UK needs a national woodland register and management planning duties. The series examines how policy can bridge information gaps, safeguard…
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.
