The Memory of Trees

Name: The Memory of Trees
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781760762360
Price: 39.99 NZD
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The future of eucalypts and our home among them

By Viki Cramer

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The Memory of Trees by Viki Cramer delves into the intricate stories of forests and how they remember through time. It explores the fascinating dynamics of forest ecosystems, highlighting their resilience and adaptability. The book beautifully interweaves science with narrative, illustrating the vital connections between trees, their environment, and us.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you're fascinated by the intricate relationships between ecosystems and how they shape the world around us, you may find this exploration of trees and their ecological memories intriguing. The authors delve into the science and wonder of forests, offering insights into how they adapt and influence the environment, which may appeal to nature enthusiasts and those curious about the complexities of the natural world.

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Most Australians see their world through eucalypts. From towering forests to straggly woodlands, in city parks, by the coast and in the bush, these are the trees that inhabit our familiar landscapes and national psyche. Yet the resilience of our eucalypt ecosystems is being tested by logging and land clearing, disease and drought, fire and climate change. In many places, they are a faded remnant of those known by past generations. How important is the memory of these trees?

In search of answers, Viki Cramer takes us on a journey through the richest botanical corner of the continent, exploring forests of rugged jarrah and majestic karri, woodlands of enduring salmon gum and burnished-bark gimlet. Spending time with the people caring for these precious places, she interrogates the decisions of the past, takes a measure of the present and glimpses hope for the landscapes of tomorrow.

The Memory of Trees will make you look anew at the trees and environments that sustain us and show the many ways that, together, we can ensure their future.

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The Memory of Trees receives high praise for its vivid depiction of South-West Western Australia's ecological history, highlighting both its beauty and the challenges of conservation after colonisation. The book is lauded for celebrating local landscapes while also addressing global themes of environmental responsibility and community engagement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760762360

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Viki Cramer (PhD) is a writer and ecologist who lives on Noongar Country in Western Australia, home to some of the most extraordinary and diverse plant life on the planet. In 2021, Viki was awarded a prestigious Dahl Fellowship from Eucalypt Australia. Her science writing has appeared in Ensia, Scientific American, Bush Heritage Australia's Bush Tracks and CSIRO's ECOS, and her first non-fiction story 'No change coming' was featured in the 2016 Radio National Earshot documentary Hot Summer Land. Viki's writing explores nature, conservation, people and place, and how the needs of both the human and more-than-human world can be met in the landscapes we share.