Description

Book Synopsis

Richard Nairn has spent a lifetime studying and learning from nature. When an opportunity arose for him to buy a small woodland filled with mature native trees beside a fast-flowing river, he set about understanding all its moods and seasons, discovering its wildlife secrets and learning how to manage it properly.

Wildwoods is a fascinating account of his journey over a typical year. Along the way, he uncovers the ancient roles of trees in Irish life, he examines lost skills such as coppicing and he explores new uses of woodlands for forest schools, foraging and rewilding. Ultimately, Wildwoods inspires all of us to pay attention to what nature can teach us.

A book to inspire anyone who wants Ireland to grow more Irish trees.' Michael Viney

A welcome portal into a nearly lost habitat' Catherine Cleary, Irish Times Weekend Review

Fascinating' Paddy Kehoe, RTÉ

Nairn has a good style of writing that comfortably combines the conversational with the educational. Within a few pages, I felt myself drawn into the natural world he describes.' Tony Canavan, Books Ireland

Wild Woods

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Richard Nairn

    £13.49

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £14.99 – you save £1.50 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Wed 26 Aug 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Wild Woods by Richard Nairn

      Book details

      Publisher Gill
      Published 25 September 2020
      ISBN-13 9780717190218
      978-0717190218
      ISBN-10 0717190218
      Also in:
      Biography Memoirs Law Nature conservation law / Biodiversity law / Wildlife law Natural History National parks

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Richard Nairn has spent a lifetime studying and learning from nature. When an opportunity arose for him to buy a small woodland filled with mature native trees beside a fast-flowing river, he set about understanding all its moods and seasons, discovering its wildlife secrets and learning how to manage it properly.

      Wildwoods is a fascinating account of his journey over a typical year. Along the way, he uncovers the ancient roles of trees in Irish life, he examines lost skills such as coppicing and he explores new uses of woodlands for forest schools, foraging and rewilding. Ultimately, Wildwoods inspires all of us to pay attention to what nature can teach us.

      A book to inspire anyone who wants Ireland to grow more Irish trees.' Michael Viney

      A welcome portal into a nearly lost habitat' Catherine Cleary, Irish Times Weekend Review

      Fascinating' Paddy Kehoe, RTÉ

      Nairn has a good style of writing that comfortably combines the conversational with the educational. Within a few pages, I felt myself drawn into the natural world he describes.' Tony Canavan, Books Ireland

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account