The Ancient Tree Explorer: Over 300 Heritage Trees and Forests in Britain (Travel Guide) - Softcover

Hight, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910636622 ISBN 13: 9781910636626

Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

The most comprehensive guide to ancient trees ever published. Over 300 places to visit, with spectacular photography, detailed locator maps, co-ordinates and stories of ecology and folklore. From the great oaks to the Celtic rainforests, the millennial yews to remnants of once vast hunting forests. This book is a visitor’s guide to experience first-hand some truly magnificent living legends of the arboreal world. Britain is blessed with some of the most majestic and ancient trees in Europe. From millennial oaks surviving on rural estates to prehistoric yews finding sanctuary in our churchyards. Also discover the rare fragments of once vast ancient forests, scattered open-grown trees in wood-pasture, pockets of moss-rich Atlantic rainforest and granny pines from the once extensive great wood of Caledonia. These trees and their patchwork mosaic help tell the story of our ancient treescape. Their character extends profoundly into our human psyche through history, legend and mythology, in duality providing a sustainable resource that built the very foundations of Britain.

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About the Author

Julian Hight is an author, designer, photographer and musician. Julian has spent over 20 years documenting the ancient trees of Britain. He is author of four books and chairs Wessex Ancient Tree Forum

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Discover some of the oldest trees left in Britain today from hidden pockets of remnant forest to ancient mystical giants

Edition details

• Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910636622
• ISBN 13: 9781910636626
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272