{"product_id":"9781856755627-great-tree-story","title":"The Great Tree Story","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Forests Have Shaped Our World\u003cbr\u003eA global exploration into the profound influence forests have had on our planet and civilisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e'A thrilling journey of discovery' -- \u003cb\u003eTristan Gooley, author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Read a Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Levison Wood has done the impossible. To tell the story of trees in a single book is a Herculean task, but one that he has resoundingly achieved.' -- \u003cb\u003eMerlin Hanbury-Tenison, author of \u003ci\u003eOur Oaken Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A thrilling, moving, and convincing journey through the life of trees.' -- \u003cb\u003eWill Storr, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Status Game\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This powerful book brims with curiosity, original thought, and cutting-edge research, but amidst the wonder, you can also hear the haunting 'cry' of the natural world.' -- \u003cb\u003eSophy Roberts, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Pianos of Siberia\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevison Wood has spent a lifetime exploring wild places and witnessing environmental challenges and conservation efforts around the world. Now, he's delving into the incredible world of forests. In this global investigation, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Tree Story\u003c\/i\u003e explores the profound influence forests have had on our planet and civilisation. Each chapter digs into a different aspect of this relationship, from the evolutionary history of trees and their cultural significance in ancient civilisations, to the impacts of agriculture, colonisation, and the industrial revolution on forest ecosystems. The book highlights the wisdom of indigenous communities in forest stewardship, examines the environmental movement's efforts to protect forests, and analyses the causes and consequences of deforestation and environmental degradation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForests are integral components of the global ecosystem. They serve as complex habitats for flora and fauna, supporting a delicate web of interdependence that we have only scratched the surface of understanding. Every organism, from the towering trees to the smallest insects, plays a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity that sustains our planet. The intricate relationships woven within forests are not to be underestimated, for they are the threads that hold our world together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this compelling weaving of fascinating anecdotes and in-depth research, Wood contemplates the future of forests, emphasising the importance of collective action and individual responsibility in preserving these vital ecosystems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563274158454,"sku":"9781856755627","price":15.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_33980562.jpg?v=1753428028","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781856755627-great-tree-story","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}