Trees seen like never before\u2014a world expert presents a stunning compendium, illuminating science, conservation, and art. <\/p>\n
Trees provoke deep affection, spirituality, and creativity. They cover about a third of the world\u2019s land and play a crucial role in our environmental systems\u2014influencing the water, carbon, and nutrient cycles and the global climate. This puts trees at the forefront of research into mitigating our climate emergency; we cannot understate their importance in shaping our daily lives and our planet\u2019s future. <\/p>\n
In these lavish pages, ecologist Paul Smith celebrates all that trees have inspired across nearly every human culture throughout history. Generously illustrated with over 450 images and organized according to tree life cycle\u2014from seeds and leaves to wood, flowers, and fruit\u2014this book celebrates the great diversity and beauty of the 60,000 tree species that inhabit our planet. Surprising photography and infographics will inspire readers, illustrating intricate bark and leaf patterns, intertwined ecosystems, colorful flower displays, archaic wooden wheels, and timber houses. In this lavishly illustrated book, Smith presents the science, art, and culture of trees. As we discover the fundamental and fragile nature of trees and their interdependence, we more deeply understand the forest without losing sight of the magnificent trees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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