RSPB Trees of the British Isles

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RSPB Trees of the British Isles features all tree species that regularly occur in mainland Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man found outside arboretums. From iconic British species like English Oak and Silver Birch, to evergreens like Yew and Juniper, and endangered rarities such as the Arran Whitebeam, this new photo guide presents tree species found in every habitat across the British Isles.Continue Reading

The Forest Guide England by Gabriel Hemery

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A guide to exploring 380 of England’s most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands. Published February 2026 by Bloomsbury Wildlife.Continue Reading

The Forest Guide: Wales by Gabriel Hemery is published by Bloomsbury in 2025

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A guide to exploring 325 of Wales’s most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands. Published February 2025.Continue Reading

The Tree Almanac 2024 by Dr Gabriel Hemery

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A wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees.

Uncover the majesty and minutiae of the arboreal world in forest scientist Dr Gabriel Hemery’s illustrated month-by-month guide – including tree folklore and traditions, recipes and crafts, key dates, curiosities to spot, notes on wildlife and scientific marvels from the trees that surround us.

Foreword by Tracy Chevalier: “A seductive mix of science, history and culture.”Continue Reading

The Forest Guide Scotland by Gabriel Hemery

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A guide to exploring 365 of Scotland’s most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands. From the precious fragments of Caledonian pine forest to lesser-known wildwoods and urban copses, Scottish woodlands offer places of sanctuary, both for wildlife and for people.

“an engaging and comprehensive route map to enjoying Scottish woodlands” — Trees for Life

The Forest Guide Scotland is the first of a three-book series which will eventually provide a unique and comprehensive guide to more than 1000 forest sites across Britain.
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The New Sylva 2021

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A detailed and sumptuous celebration of trees and forests. Now available in two editions: the original (now ‘deluxe’) edition with the red spine (currently out of print), and a slightly smaller format edition with a blue spine. Also translated into Chinese.

‘Beautiful, useful and inspirational.’ BBC Wildlife, Book of the Month

‘A magisterial work that combines art and history with science.’ The Countryman

‘We dig this … a book that proclaims its virtues with quiet dignity.’ Sunday Times

An excellent successor to Sylva, well written and full of interesting information.’ Oliver Rackham, Spectator

‘Exquisite.’ BBC Countrylife

‘Gorgeous, precious and important.’ Resurgence & EcologistContinue Reading