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. Coming spring 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 Wolf, The Walnut and The Woodsman

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Codrina, the greatest mortal of all time, was born a humble woodsman’s daughter. Pursued by the ultimate darkness, the young girl is powerless, except for her budding green talent. This is a story of her struggle against evil as she befriends a great wolf, undertakes a perilous journey, and learns to harness the power of nature. Once buried in ancient scriptures, this brave retelling reveals the truths behind the creation of our most celebrated legend.Continue Reading

The Forest Guide by Gabriel Hemery

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I’ve started work on a major new work of non-fiction – The Forest Guide: the copses, woods, and forests of Britain. The project is likely to take many years to complete but will be split into a series of guidebooks covering different regions of Britain. The first in the series will feature Scotland to be published by Bloomsbury Wildlife in 2023.Continue Reading

Tall Trees Short Stories by Gabriel Hemery

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A collection of 25 extraordinary tales exploring the natural world and our relationship with trees.

‘Overflowing with literary invention, scientific detail and philosophy.’ Living Woods Magazine

‘A captivating, moving and thought-provoking collection that will appeal to readers of all ages and genres from fairy tale to science fiction.’ Goodreads review
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‘A wonderful book that explores the natural world, the cycle of life and our relationship with trees and wildlife.’ The Tree Council

‘I recommend this book: those who love trees will see them in several new lights; those who like stories will find a rich array of narratives.’ Goodreads review
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Green Gold: The Epic True Story of Victorian Plant Hunter John Jeffrey by Gabriel Hemery

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A fictional biography, based on the epic true story of a Victorian plant hunter.

‘Beguiling . . . fascinating.’ Daily Mail

‘A masterly told story of a noble quest against fearsome challenges.’ Orsmby Review

‘A wonderful book! . . . a really remarkable combination of research, detective work, botanical expertise and imaginative writing.’ Fiona StaffordContinue Reading