Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Introduction
How to Use this Book
Glossary
Basic Tree Biology
What is a Tree?
Tree and Shrub Families in Britain and Ireland
Identifying Trees
The Life Cycle of a Tree
Growth Rings and Ageing a Tree in the Field
The Ecology of Trees and Woodland
Fungi, Trees and Woodland
Galls
Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens
Hedgerows
Winter Twigs
Comparing Leaves of Common Trees and Shrubs
Comparing the Bark of Common Trees and Shrubs
Fruits and Seeds
History of Woodland Management
Traditional Timber Uses
How to Use an Oak Tree
Recognising Timber
Places to Visit
Conservation
Species Descriptions
Keep Reading
Further Reading
Index
About the Publisher
