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Book Synopsis

This handbook explains all the ways trees are essential for our climate, our urban and rural environment, our society and our mental health



Table of Contents
Introduction 6

1 TREES AND THE WORLD
Trees and the Climate 14
Trees, Soil and Fungi 20
Trees and Wildlife 26
Agroforestry 32

2 TREES AND HAPPINESS
Shade and Shelter 42
Trees and Pollution 46
Why Climbing Trees is Good for You 50
Expanding Tree-based Play 52
Trees and Mental Health 54
Community and Reduced Crime 58

3 GROWING TREES
Raising Your Own Trees 64
Growing Apple Trees on Their Own Roots 68
How to Plant a Tree 70
Keeping Your Tree Healthy 74
Using Woodchip in Your Garden 76

4 THE FORTY BEST TREES
Maple
Alder
Banksia
Birch
Bottlebrush
Chestnut
Bean Tree
Cedar
Cercis
Dogwood
Hazel
Hawthorn
Handkerchief
Gum Tree
Spindle
Beech
Fig
Ash
Honey Locust
Holly
Walnut
Magnolia
Apple
Redwood
Mulberry
Ironwood
Pine
Plane
Aspen
Almond
Cherry
Plum
Pear
Oak
Mangrove
Black Locust
Willow
Elder
Sorbus
Elm

Guide to Tree Identification 160

5 TREES AND THE ECONOMY
Buy Wood to Save the World 166
Working With Trees 170

Further Reading 173
Index 174
Acknowledgments 176

Plant a Tree and Retree the World

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    Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
    Publication Date: 25/10/2022
    ISBN13: 9780711279346, 978-0711279346
    ISBN10: 0711279349
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    This handbook explains all the ways trees are essential for our climate, our urban and rural environment, our society and our mental health



    Table of Contents
    Introduction 6

    1 TREES AND THE WORLD
    Trees and the Climate 14
    Trees, Soil and Fungi 20
    Trees and Wildlife 26
    Agroforestry 32

    2 TREES AND HAPPINESS
    Shade and Shelter 42
    Trees and Pollution 46
    Why Climbing Trees is Good for You 50
    Expanding Tree-based Play 52
    Trees and Mental Health 54
    Community and Reduced Crime 58

    3 GROWING TREES
    Raising Your Own Trees 64
    Growing Apple Trees on Their Own Roots 68
    How to Plant a Tree 70
    Keeping Your Tree Healthy 74
    Using Woodchip in Your Garden 76

    4 THE FORTY BEST TREES
    Maple
    Alder
    Banksia
    Birch
    Bottlebrush
    Chestnut
    Bean Tree
    Cedar
    Cercis
    Dogwood
    Hazel
    Hawthorn
    Handkerchief
    Gum Tree
    Spindle
    Beech
    Fig
    Ash
    Honey Locust
    Holly
    Walnut
    Magnolia
    Apple
    Redwood
    Mulberry
    Ironwood
    Pine
    Plane
    Aspen
    Almond
    Cherry
    Plum
    Pear
    Oak
    Mangrove
    Black Locust
    Willow
    Elder
    Sorbus
    Elm

    Guide to Tree Identification 160

    5 TREES AND THE ECONOMY
    Buy Wood to Save the World 166
    Working With Trees 170

    Further Reading 173
    Index 174
    Acknowledgments 176

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