Synopsis
An examination of Hatfield Forest which is of considerable interest and importance, in that it contains all the elements of a medieval Forest, making it unique in England and possibly the world. The author explores how the Forest reflects many aspects of English history and associated wildlife, examining not only its natural history and associated wildlife, but also social implications - from the prehistoric settlement to modern conservationist and environmental issues.
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A highly readable and informative look at Hatfield forest from a renowned authority on the countryside.
About the Author
Dr Oliver Rackham is a botanist and a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. An acknowledged authority on the British countryside, especially trees, woodlands and pasture. THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRYSIDE won the 1986 Angel Literary Award, the Sir Peter Kent Conservation Prize and the Natural World Book of the Year Award.
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