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Others offer opportunities to explore archaeological features and discover some of Wales’ magical and hidden histories. Many are ideal for simply enjoying the spectacular Welsh scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into seven regions, each beginning with a summary of its  woodland heritage. The 325 site entries contain details of ownership, designation, area, forest type, precise access details (including grid reference, post code and what3words reference) and a description of key features of interest. With clear maps and hundreds of remarkable photographs showcasing Wales’ plants, animals and landscapes, this is an essential book for adventurers, ramblers and wildlife enthusiasts. 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Some woods are notable for having the tallest or rarest trees, others are the best places in the country for spotting ospreys or red squirrels, or even marine mammals; some are known as the best places to explore preserved archaeological features, discovering hidden histories or simply enjoying spectacular scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivided into 14 regions, each beginning with a summary of the region’s woodland heritage, this guide features 365 sites, including details of ownership, designation, area, forest type, how to access it (including grid reference, post code and ‘what3words’ reference), alongside a description of the site’s key features. Featuring more than 200 stunning photographs of Scotland’s plants, animals and spectacular landscapes and expert region maps to help guide you to your nearest forest site, this is an essential book for adventurers, ramblers and wildlife enthusiasts. 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It was also the world's  earliest forestry book, and the first book ever published by the Royal  Society. Evelyn's elegant prose has a lot to tell us today, but the  world has changed dramatically since his day. Now authors Gabriel Hemery  and Sarah Simblet, taking inspiration from the original work, have  masterfully created a contemporary version – \u003ci\u003eThe New Sylva\u003c\/i\u003e. The result is a fabulous resource that describes all of the most important species of tree that populate our landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilvologist Gabriel Hemery explains what trees really \u003ci\u003emean \u003c\/i\u003eto  us culturally, environmentally and economically in the first part of  the book. These chapters are followed by forty-four detailed tree  portrait sections that describe the history and the features of trees  such as oak, elm, beech, hornbeam, willow, fir, pine, juniper, plane,  apple and pear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pages of \u003ci\u003eThe New Sylva \u003c\/i\u003eare brought to  life with truly breathtaking artwork from artist and co-author Sarah  Simblet, who captures the delicacy, strength and beauty of the trees  through the seasons in 200 exquisite drawings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an interplay of black and red type on creamy paper, \u003ci\u003eThe New Sylva \u003c\/i\u003erecalls  all the charm of traditional bookmaking. 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Some woods are havens for rare wildlife such as hazel dormouse and pine marten. Others offer opportunities to explore archaeological features and discover England’s hidden histories. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into eight regions, each beginning with a summary of its woodland heritage. The 380 site entries contain details of ownership, designation, area, forest type, precise access details (including grid reference, post code and what3words reference) and a description of key features of interest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith clear regional maps and hundreds of remarkable photographs showcasing England's plants, animals and landscapes, this is an essential book for adventurers, ramblers and wildlife enthusiasts. 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