Heathland – British Wildlife Collection

Chatters’ expertise and enthusiasm brings the subject to life as he explores the history and ecology of these wildlife-rich habitats. * BBC Wildlife * An ecological masterpiece, generous in its sympathies, awe-inspiring in its breadth of knowledge, and genuinely enticing in its journey around heathland Britain. This is a book that ought to influence policy. As always in this series, the illustrations and design are top class. -- Peter Marren * British Wildlife * Offers great coverage of a habitat which is always under pressure ... worth every penny. * Birdwatching magazine * An ever-timely reminder of why we should treasure and repair the few fragments [of heathland] that survive today. * Plantlife * Beautifully designed, uncluttered and attractively laid out, and with many hundreds of colourful images interspersed throughout... eminently readable. Clive writes impeccably in a bright and engaging way, making the subject matter compelling and comprehensible. * Open Space * The author is painstaking in detail...This is a considerable reference that would deserve repeated readings for both experts and those who enjoy the countryside. -- Rajith Dissanayake * The Linnean * Clive writes impeccably in a bright and engaging way, making the subject matter compelling and comprehensible. * Open Spaces Society * Essential reading for anyone who wants to keep up with the conservation debate -- Alex Lockton * BSBI News * In a brief review it is hard to convey the range and wealth of detail: the only possible remedy is, of course, to obtain and read a copy. * Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust *