Ancient Woods, Trees and Forests: Ecology, History and Management

...an invaluable addition to woodland literature, putting the role of people firmly with the rest of woodland biodiversity. Reading this book will give new perspectives - and certainly allow the reader to see the woodland (sic) for the trees. -- Peter Bridgewater, The Niche ...occasionally one comes across an extra special publication that puts all the others in the shade. This book is one such publication. It sets out to raise awareness, foster enthusiasm, inspiration and understanding of ancient trees and woodlands internationally, which it achieves brilliantly, but it does much more than that. It succeeds in shining new light through old windows and thus has created a significant milestone along the road in communicating the knowledge and understanding regarding ancient trees and woodlands. -- Alan Simson, Emeritus Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Forestry, Leeds Beckett University This important book makes an original contribution to debates about tree and woodland conservation. There is something here for everyone interested in landscape and woodland history and conservation. The book is very attractively produced, and the many colour illustrations, maps and photographs help the authors to strengthen their arguments. -- Charles Watkins, Landscapes This richly illustrated and very attractively produced book offers an original perspective to forestry research and to the debate on the management and conservation of ancient woods, trees and forests... The combination of scientific rigour and generally clear and concise language and the widespread use of high-quality images will make it of interest for the general public and a valuable text for university classes. -- Pietro Piana, Environment and History This is a rich and useful collection, providing plenty of material for academics, woodland managers, and policy makers looking for an informed approach to ancient woods, trees and forests. -- Emily Sloan * Agricultural History Review * A suite of multidisciplinary long-term approaches applied to interesting case studies with the goal to understand woodland origins and dynamics... The authors remind us that forests are not all the same and ancient trees are an inestimable heritage -- Gianluca Piovesan * The Quarterly Review of Biology * ...should be on the shelf of every naturalist and forester. -- Rosie Leagas * Scottish Forestry *