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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      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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