Farjon, Aljos

Ancient Oaks in the English Landscape

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ISBN 13:: 9781842467664
author:: Farjon, Aljos
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Kew Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 2.9 x 26.7 x 26.7 centimetres (1
Genre:: Science, Nature, Plants,
Condition:: New
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£32.09

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Ancient Oaks in the English Landscape explores the preservation of England's native oaks, which are more abundant here than anywhere else in Europe. From the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the present day, this book reveals how these ancient trees were protected and conserved. The story behind their survival is one of royal forests and parks, where hunting was allowed only for the nobility, and tree felling was forbidden to protect game. This unique approach to land management ensured that many of England's native oaks survived centuries of deforestation elsewhere in Europe. With stunning photographs, maps, and new research, this book brings together history and science to celebrate England's ancient oaks and the biodiversity they represent.

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