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A Handbook of Scotland's Trees
Editor: Fiona Martynoga
Produced in association with Reforesting Scotland
978-1887354-868
Paperback -£9.99 • 224 pages
"Whether you want to re-establish a woodland or simply plant a tree in your garden, this book inspires. It is a delight." —Roddy Fairley, Scottish Natural Heritage. "A little gem... beautifully published... good value" –Smallwoods Magazine.
This concise yet comprehensive handbook, compiled with the expertise of Reforesting Scotland’s editors, covers trees commonly found in Scotland. From seed provenance and propagation to the history and lore of each species, this single source contains all the information you need to select the right trees for your site and grow them successfully. Whether you are an owner of (or volunteer at) a small woodland, a gardener looking to incorporate the most appropriate trees into your space, or simply a lover of woodland walks and trees, this invaluable reference will be your one essential guide.
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Review in Smallwoods, issue 44 (Autumn 2011)
You’d be forgiven for assuming that [A Handbook of Scotland's Trees] is only for Scots at home (or ex-pats north of the border), but anyone doing so would be missing a little gem. Not only does the book list more than 40 species, but it opens with useful chapters on planting, selection and silviculture. There is a particularly inspiring chapter on No Fence Planting (NFP), which is used to grow trees on grazing land, without the need to remove the large herbivores. This is work that’s been pioneered by Steve Watson and his Tree Shepherds group in Snowdonia, but is now being used elsewhere so that pasture land can be grazed while a new crop of trees is introduced. .... This is a beautifully published book, and good value at £9.99. Ask for it for Christmas, whether or not you live in Scotland!
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