Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland's Towns and Cities

Name: Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland's Towns and Cities
Author: Paul Wood
ISBN: 9780241502051

by Paul Wood

ISBN: 9780241502051

Published: 2025-05-15

Nature

The Beer Belly. The Climber's Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear. In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees - the most charismatic, quirky or downright spectacular - that grow in Britain and Ireland's towns, cities and villages (and, in one case, from the crack in a church steeple). From a stumpy sycamore in Shetland, contorted by wind and hard weather, to the shining jewel in Brighton's unlikely treasure trove of elms, Paul travels on a quest from north to south rooting out the legends and tall tales behind these marvellous specimens. As he delves into this rich ecosystem, he reveals how trees are inextricably bound to the story of our towns and cities: they have always meant a great deal to those that live near them, and they continue to shape the fabric of urban life in deep, and often surprising ways. Including sumptuous maps, grid references and charming travel notes so you can plan adventures of your own, Tree Hunting will help you unlock the secrets of...

Compare Prices

Chapters Bookstore

In Stock

Checked: 8 days ago

€32.99

+ €0.00 shipping (Free over €30)

€32.99

Visit Store
O'Mahonys

Unknown

Checked: 3 days ago

€37.50

+ €0.00 shipping (Free over €30)

€37.50

Visit Store
The Company of Books

In Stock

Checked: 4 days ago

€38.50

+ €0.00 shipping (Free over €30)

€38.50

Visit Store
Dubray Books

Out of Stock

Checked: 39 days ago

€43.50

+ €0.00 shipping (Free over €0)

€43.50

Visit Store
Easons

In Stock

Checked: 49 days ago

€43.50

+ €0.00 shipping (Free over €10)

€43.50

Visit Store