British Native Trees – Their Past and Present Uses

This unique book explores the past and present uses of products
(wood, bark, fruit, sap etc) of the 35 species of British native trees.
With sections:

* A genus by genus break down of past and present uses of British native tree products
* A guide to Coppicing
* The history and practice of Charcoal Production
* Firewood – including an exploration of the environmental issues involved in burning wood in the home, sources of firewood, which wood to burn, seasoning and storing firewood, kindling and a foolproof guide to building the one-match-fire!

Paperback. 84 pages, 23 black and white photographs.

9780954189952