Mushrooms, the first of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a remarkable insight into the natural and human world of fungi. Peter Marren, in his …
An engaging account of the natural history of rock and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline Rocky Shores explores the species, communities and landscape of the narrow …
An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology and cultural history of the rich hedgerow heritage in the British Isles. Much of the UK is intensively farmed, and in such …
A celebration of British saltmarshes – their character, diversity, wildlife and relationship with people. Saltmarshes are among Britain’s most diverse and dynamic landscapes. They …
“Fascinating but frightening, compelling and concerning … this book brings together all you need to know about how the climate is impacting wildlife.” CHRIS PACKHAM Winner of the …
Winner of the Marsh Book of the Year Award (2015) Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance – yet as we see with increasing …
Features almost 300 colour photographs and brings together more than 60 years of research by a leading voice in British woodland ecology. Trees define woodland. They provide a …
The second volume of a major new series of books on British natural history. Meadows provide one of the most wide-ranging and eloquent treatments of this most quintessential …
‘A meticulously researched, important and beautiful volume that goes well beyond the scope of its title to describe the hitherto neglected subject of woodland flora and place it in …
'Brilliant, fantastic and significant' - Dr George McGavin Ants are seemingly everywhere, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In …
