British woodland

Raymond Mears

£12.99


Nobody sees and understands woodland better than Ray Mears.With deep natural history knowledge and practical woodcraft skills, gained over a lifetime of learning from the world's last remaining Indigenous peoples, Ray offers a different way to experience our wooded landscapes. He challenges the old concepts. He looks to our ancestors and shows how man's hand in shaping woodland is critical. We are not separate from nature, we just need to ensure that our interactions have a positive impact. With the emphasis on interaction, 'British Woodland' is structured by usage. We learn that sycamore and clematis are among the best woods for burning, pine and oak help us navigate, and hawthorn and beech have edible leaves. Rope can be made from willow, utensils and tools from hazel, and historically, weapons were made from yew and wych elm.


Author(s): Mears, Raymond
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 21/03/2024
Pagination: 352 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
Published By: Ebury Spotlight
Book Classification: Trees, wildflowers & plants: general interest|Traditional medicine & herbal remedies|Outdoor survival skills|The Earth: natural history: general interest
Dimensions: 197x127x26
Weight: 324
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529148022

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