Ancient Trees of the National Trust

Name: Ancient Trees of the National Trust
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SKU: 9781857599442
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By Edward Parker and Brian Muelaner

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Ancient Trees of the National Trust celebrates Britain's oldest and most iconic trees, preserved across the National Trust's vast estates. From ancient oaks harbouring thriving ecosystems to yew trees predating the Roman era, this book reveals their deep historical and cultural significance. Through captivating photography and expert insight, Edward Parker invites readers to appreciate the silent endurance of these living monuments that have witnessed centuries of British history.
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Ideal for nature enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone fascinated by Britain's natural heritage and ancient landscapes.

The National Trust owns many of the finest ancient trees in Europe, and here their historical and cultural associations with the properties where they are located, as well as their biological importance and sheer beauty, are explored.

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The National Trust is one of the largest private custodians of ancient trees in Europe. Amidst its properties are oak trees that support entire ecosystems, yew trees that were fully grown before the Romans arrived in Britain, and woodland that has remained virtually unchanged since the last ice age.

It is possible to stand under the yew tree that witnessed the sealing of Magna Carta and to picnic near the tree that changed scientific history by dropping an apple on the young Isaac Newton.

Ancient Trees of the National Trust is a love letter to Britain's venerable trees. Author Edward Parker is a highly commended nature photographer and an expert on his subject, and his enchanting book explores the historical and cultural associations of ancient trees and their biological importance, as well as their sheer beauty.

It encourages us to pause and look up at their gnarled branches and appreciate these silent witnesses which have remained rooted and constant as the centuries have flickered by and the world around them has changed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857599442

Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 243.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 1135g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Brian Muelaner Edward Parker Non-Fiction Plants Science & Nature

About the Author

Edward Parker has been photographing and writing about trees, forests and environmental issues for 25 years. He has worked in more than 40 countries and has written, or co-written, over 30 books, including Ancient Trees: Trees That Live for a Thousand Years and Photographing Trees. He has twice been highly commended in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and shortlisted for Environmental Photojournalist of the Year and Garden Book Photographer of the Year. Brian Muelaner worked for the National Trust for nearly threedecades managing its woodlands and parklands containing ancient trees,initially as Regional Forester in Cornwall and latterly as the Trust's nationalAncient Tree Adviser covering all Trust properties.