Gabriel Hemery

The Forest Guide: Wales (eBook, ePUB)

Copses, Woods and Forests of Wales

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A guide to exploring 325 of the most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands in Wales.

From precious remnants of temperate rainforests to lesser-known wildwoods and urban copses, Welsh woodlands offer places of sanctuary for both wildlife and people.

In this practical guide, Gabriel Hemery brings together the beauty, purpose, history and wildlife of some of the most extraordinary woodland sites in Wales, from the largest (like Tywi Forest, covering more than 6,000 hectares) to the smallest (measuring one hectare). Some woods are havens for rare wildlife such as the threatened red squirrel, spectacular lichens and the elusive goshawk. Others offer opportunities to explore archaeological features and discover some of Wales' magical and hidden histories. Many are ideal for simply enjoying the spectacular Welsh scenery.

The book is divided into seven regions, each beginning with a summary of its woodland heritage. The 325 site entries contain details of ownership, designation, area, forest type, precise access details (including grid reference, post code and what3words reference) and a description of key features of interest. With clear maps and hundreds of remarkable photographs showcasing Wales' plants, animals and landscapes, this is an essential book for adventurers, ramblers and wildlife enthusiasts. Wherever you may be in Wales, with this guide you will never be far from a fascinating forest site.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781399409131
• Artikelnr.: 72788637

Autorenporträt

Gabriel Hemery is a forest scientist and passionate advocate for trees. He co-founded and is currently Chief Executive of Sylva Foundation, a charity caring for forests across Britain. Gabriel has written more than 90 technical articles, cited in 900 articles by other scientists. In 2011-12 he played a lead role in campaigning to save England's public forests. Gabriel regularly contributes to television and radio programmes, and has presented at several literary festivals. His first non-fiction book, The New Sylva, was published to wide acclaim by Bloomsbury in 2014.

www.gabrielhemery.com / @gabrielhemery

Inhaltsangabe

Wales' Forests How to Use this Guide Access to Forests Keeping Safe North
West
Ynys Môn/Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, Gwynedd (Sites 1
72) North
East
Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham (Sites 73
101) Central
West
Ceredigion (Sites 102
135) Central
East
Powys (Sites 136
200) South
West
Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot (Sites 201
263) South
Central
Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan,Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf (Sites 264
286) South
East
Monmouthshire, Newport, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen (Sites 287
325) Site Designations Cymraeg Terms Glossary Useful Information Further Reading Regional Maps Index Acknowledgements