Trees Ancient and Modern: Woodland Cultures and Conservation

Leafed with illustrations and branching into many realms of human thought, an exploration of the beauty, importance, and precarity of forests.

While trees are celebrated as symbols of natural beauty, they are increasingly at risk from climate change, disease, fires, and urban expansion. Trees Ancient and Modern explores humanity’s deep connection with trees and woodlands, highlighting their splendor and importance and the challenges they face. The book examines debates about creating new w...