Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland's Towns and Cities (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780241502051)

The Beer Belly. The Climber's Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear.

In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees - the most charismatic, quirky or downright spectacular - that grow in Britain and Ireland's towns, cities and villages (and, in one case, from the crack in a church steeple). From a stumpy sycamore in Shetland, contorted by wind and hard weather, to the shining jewel in Brighton's unlikely treasure trove of elms, Paul travels on a quest from north to south rooting out the legends and tall tales behind these marvellous specimens. As he delves into this rich ecosystem, he reveals how trees are inextricably bound to the story of our towns and cities: they have always meant a great deal to those that live near them, and they continue to shape the fabric of urban life in deep, and often surprising ways.

Including sumptuous maps, grid references and charming travel notes so you can plan adventures of your own, Tree Hunting will help you unlock the secrets of Britain and Ireland's urban forests.

Author: Paul Wood
ISBN-10: 0241502055
ISBN-13: 9780241502051
Publisher: Particular Books
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2025
Pages: 592
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.63w x 1.57d