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Ancient 9781805222231 Hardback

Ancient

Reviving the Woods That Made Britain

Barley, Luke (author)
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'A wonderful ramble beneath the boughs' Chris Packham'Brilliant and highly readable' John Wright'Spellbinding. A thrilling account' James Fox'Passionate, knowledgeable and immersive' Tristan GooleyStep into the woods, and discover the trees that made BritainAncient woods are Britain's richest habitats: rare fragments of our landscape that teem with life from soil to canopy. They live in our collective imagination as quiet places, best left pristine and untouched. But their story has always been one of interdependence with people. Now, as ever, these woods - including remnants of the primeval 'wildwood' - need the thoughtful intervention of humans to survive.With the benefit of over twenty years' experience rehabilitating ancient woodland - from the Lakes to the Peak District, by way of suburban London's hidden gems - Luke Barley brings us deep into this hidden world to reveal majestic oaks, freshly coppiced hazels, endangered limes, and the passionate individuals tending them for future generations. As modern woodlanders judiciously cut and fell, the flood of fresh light brings new life and hope to these irreplaceable natural jewels.With clear-sighted passion and lyrical prose, Barley reveals what we stand to gain, as individuals and as a society, by rekindling our ancient connection with these special places.
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    Ancient - Reviving The Wood that Made Britain

    Posted by Paul on 23rd Apr 2026

    I really enjoyed this book for a number of reasons. It provides amazing insight into how woodland was a vital asset to our ancestors pre industrial revolution and so much information on the working practices of woodsmen. The insightful descriptions of how these practices of how these benefit the r…

    I really enjoyed this book for a number of reasons. It provides amazing insight into how woodland was a vital asset to our ancestors pre industrial revolution and so much information on the working practices of woodsmen. The insightful descriptions of how these practices of how these benefit the regeneration of wildlife in our bio-depleted landscapes and connected back to the wild wood of prehistoric times. The Authors personal working journey is interwoven amongst this and his writing style is both easy going and beautifully descriptive.

Authors:
Barley, Luke
Year Published:
2026
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
Illustrations Note:
8pp colour insetb&w illustration chapter headings
ISBN:
9781805222231
Number of Pages:
320
Place of Publication:
London
Publication Date:
05/03/2026
Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Language:
English
Imprint:
Profile Books Ltd
SKU:
9781805222231

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