British Native Trees - Their Past and Present Uses Including a guide to burning wood in the home A new book by trained tree surgeon and smallholder Piers Warren 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 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! For example - find answers to the following questions: Which tree saps can be used to make wine? Which was the best wood for making longbows? Oil from the bark of which tree is an effective insect repellent? Which tree's bark contains chemical compounds that can selectively kill human cancer cells with no side effects? What is a faggot? What do bodgers do? Which berry was used as a coffee substitute? What wood is the panelling in the House of Commons made of? Which tree's wood has the right acoustic qualities for making electric guitars? Which tree's wood made charcoal taken to cure flatulence? ...and many more fascinating facts! This book is for smallholders, wood owners, tree surgeons, gardeners and anyone who loves trees!
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A really good book exploring past and present uses of the 35 species of British native trees -- Stovesonline
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Years ago when I was a tree surgeon in Norfolk I became fascinated with native trees and the variety of uses to which they have been put in the past. Read the first page
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
What a pleasing little book. I was given mine as a present and I shall be buying many more for the same purpose. The author knows his subject but he also knows where to stop, which is a rare skill. You learn plenty within these pages, and some of it is quirky and surprising: but it's not a lecture! It's a human, friendly, practical sort of book, and the stuff about how to set and light a fire is worth the price alone. There's also a good 'resources' section at the end with lots of websites and addresses of interest to smallholding / conservation / tree-loving types. Excellent value for money.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Anthony Webb
Format:Paperback
This book is short (83 pages long in all) and is mostly taken up with an alphabetical listing of wood types with a short description and a list of what they have been and are used for. This list is exactly the same as the one on the website [...] so check this out first to see if you think the book is worth buying.
There are also 6 (large text) pages on the author's woodland thoughts and 10 pages on making fires. I would have liked these two sections to have been longer as the author is obviously very knowledgable and has a lots of "wood experience" but only shares a small fraction of his knowledge.
There are a few small black and white pictures scattered throughout the book.
There are also 6 (large text) pages on the author's woodland thoughts and 10 pages on making fires. I would have liked these two sections to have been longer as the author is obviously very knowledgable and has a lots of "wood experience" but only shares a small fraction of his knowledge.
There are a few small black and white pictures scattered throughout the book.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Charles
Format:Paperback
I've always been interested in trees and history so this book has been a real treat. I thought I knew quite a bit about the uses of wood but many of the possibilities described in this book have been fascinating and mind-boggling. The current uses which could be expanded in the future have been food for thought too and show just how important our natural resources are. The section on burning wood in the home was great - I've always been pretty good at building fires but I'm even better now - the one-match-fire really works - and not a firelighter in sight!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Matt
Format:Paperback
What a treat! I didn't know what to expect. Thought this may be a dry historical account. This little book is great for info. on how long to season wood for before burning or what will burn green or indeed what types burn better than others. The old rhymes are charming and the trees are given context by their descriptions and the information on their past uses. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By PQ
Format:Paperback
If you're passionate about British trees then you'll be passionate about this book.
The author is obviously extremely knowledgeable about tree's & nature - and it's great that he has passed his extendable know how onto us who have little knowledge, but would love to know more
It's great for taking with you on walks to indentify tree's, even on camping trip's to light a camp fire (obviously ensuring all safety measures are undertaken)
This was the first book I bought from this author & now own a few more (& will hopefully own more in the future)
Buy this book you'll love it x
The author is obviously extremely knowledgeable about tree's & nature - and it's great that he has passed his extendable know how onto us who have little knowledge, but would love to know more
It's great for taking with you on walks to indentify tree's, even on camping trip's to light a camp fire (obviously ensuring all safety measures are undertaken)
This was the first book I bought from this author & now own a few more (& will hopefully own more in the future)
Buy this book you'll love it x
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs Amazon
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
book very good and great tips for lighting fires which I needed as we had problems with smoke but the tips helped and we no longer have a problem. It also arrived promptly and in perfect condition, all the way to Cyprus.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Purchased this because we do not have television at the moment but my husband reads continually so thought this would be useful but it has been read cover to cover at least 10 fold since received and is not in his CPERC bag. He loved it
By Footpresser
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
just acquired a wood burner, so this has been very useful. Lots of tips. Concise and readable, in an accessible style.
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Interesting and academic.
Interesting and well written. Easy to read.Could contain more for the amateur wood user or home woodworker. Perhaps more current data.
Published 3 months ago by Brian Wooding
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good book in need of better illustration.
This book is very interesting but needs more pictures for identifying the more esoteric varieties. It is otherwise a bargain buy with a nice bit of historical content and the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. Taplin
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British Native Trees; Their Past and Present Uses
While the book itself is quite thin at about 4-5mm thick, there is a suprising amount of detail included and, although in black and white, the photos offer good details. Read more
Published on 7 April 2011 by @BushcraftChris
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Enough about trees
Concise and to the point; a handy reference that seems to cover all aspects of tree and timber use in Britain. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by J. E. Lunn
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