A concise photographic guide to identifying all native trees and shrubs of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as many common non-native species. "Trees of Britain and Ireland" is full of practical information, photographs, and illustrations to help you recognize trees throughout the year. It covers all native trees and shrubs of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as a variety of ornamental and widely planted trees from other parts of the world. The guide also offers an overview of tree biology and ecology, describes their importance as habitats, and presents a brief history of the British and Irish woodland landscape. It includes over 3,000 photographs and 270 illustrations showing the key identification features of each tree and highlighting some of the animals, plants, fungi, and lichens dependent on them. The book covers 113 native trees and shrubs, including all 42 currently recognized wych elm varieties, as well as 190 common non-native species and subspecies. It contains keys for easy and accurate comparison of similar species, updated range maps, and charts summarizing when trees flower, fruit, and shed their leaves. It explains how you can contribute to the practical conservation of trees. Pages: 360, Year of Publication: 1001, Dimensions: 14.9x14.9cm