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PublisherGMC Distribution

ISBN-101784946990

ISBN-139781784946999

eBay Product ID (ePID)4072087151

Product Key Features

Book TitleWoodland Wisdom : a Miscellany of Forest Facts, Fiction and Folklore

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2025

TopicEcosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Plants / Trees

IllustratorYes

GenreNature

AuthorNick Pierce

Book SeriesWisdom Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight12.7 Oz

Item Length8.7 in

Item Width6.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"...a miscellany of fact and fiction covering everything from how a tree works to woodland fauna, foraging and folklore. Learn about the earliest forests and record-breaking trees, how to make a besom and a herbal poultice, and the use of forests by Shakespeare and Tolkien. Beautifully illustrated and with inspirational quotations, it's ideal for sharing the wonders of woodlands with friends and family." Small Woodland Owners' Group https://mailchi.mp/swog/newsletter-10331923 "This beautifully presented book is a treasure trove of practical information, magical tales and folklore about forests. On the practical side, there is much to learn about the different types of woodland, the biology of a tree, dendrochronology and the various species of animals and plants that live in forests around the world. To put some of this knowledge to use, there's a craft section with plans for a bird house, an introduction to whittling techniques and a guide to coppicing. If approached with caution, the forest can be a source of food and medicine too, as the section on foraging and folk remedies proves. Safety advice is provided throughout alongside guides to identifying edible plants and fungi and even invertebrates - apparently ants and grasshoppers can be tasty snacks! The traditional remedies include herbal poultices for aches and pains. Perhaps the most fascinating chapter is that on folklore, which includes forest-related mythology and fairy tales from around the world, as well as exploring the wood's place in traditional and modern literature and music. With its entertaining prose and beautiful illustrations, this is a perfect book to dip into when you're taking a well-earned rest from furniture making!" Furniture & Cabinet Making magazine, 24th October 2024, "...a miscellany of fact and fiction covering everything from how a tree works to woodland fauna, foraging and folklore. Learn about the earliest forests and record-breaking trees, how to make a besom and a herbal poultice, and the use of forests by Shakespeare and Tolkien. Beautifully illustrated and with inspirational quotations, it's ideal for sharing the wonders of woodlands with friends and family."-- Small Woodland Owners' Group "This beautifully presented book is a treasure trove of practical information, magical tales and folklore about forests. On the practical side, there is much to learn about the different types of woodland, the biology of a tree, dendrochronology and the various species of animals and plants that live in forests around the world. To put some of this knowledge to use, there's a craft section with plans for a bird house, an introduction to whittling techniques and a guide to coppicing. If approached with caution, the forest can be a source of food and medicine too, as the section on foraging and folk remedies proves. Safety advice is provided throughout alongside guides to identifying edible plants and fungi and even invertebrates - apparently ants and grasshoppers can be tasty snacks! The traditional remedies include herbal poultices for aches and pains. Perhaps the most fascinating chapter is that on folklore, which includes forest-related mythology and fairy tales from around the world, as well as exploring the wood's place in traditional and modern literature and music. With its entertaining prose and beautiful illustrations, this is a perfect book to dip into when you're taking a well-earned rest from furniture making!"-- Furniture & Cabinet Making, "This beautifully presented book is a treasure trove of practical information, magical tales and folklore about forests. On the practical side, there is much to learn about the different types of woodland, the biology of a tree, dendrochronology and the various species of animals and plants that live in forests around the world. To put some of this knowledge to use, there's a craft section with plans for a bird house, an introduction to whittling techniques and a guide to coppicing. If approached with caution, the forest can be a source of food and medicine too, as the section on foraging and folk remedies proves. Safety advice is provided throughout alongside guides to identifying edible plants and fungi and even invertebrates - apparently ants and grasshoppers can be tasty snacks! The traditional remedies include herbal poultices for aches and pains. Perhaps the most fascinating chapter is that on folklore, which includes forest-related mythology and fairy tales from around the world, as well as exploring the wood's place in traditional and modern literature and music. With its entertaining prose and beautiful illustrations, this is a perfect book to dip into when you're taking a well-earned rest from furniture making!" Furniture & Cabinet Making magazine, 24th October 2024, "...a miscellany of fact and fiction covering everything from how a tree works to woodland fauna, foraging and folklore....Beautifully illustrated and with inspirational quotations, it's ideal for sharing the wonders of woodlands with friends and family."-- Small Woodland Owners' Group "This beautifully presented book is a treasure trove of practical information, magical tales and folklore about forests...there's a craft section with plans for a bird house, an introduction to whittling techniques and a guide to coppicing...Safety advice is provided throughout alongside guides to identifying edible plants and fungi and even invertebrates...With its entertaining prose and beautiful illustrations, this is a perfect book to dip into when you're taking a well-earned rest from furniture making!"-- Furniture & Cabinet Making "Suitable for both adults and teens, the illustrated book...is a peaceful read. It features countless facts about the flora and fauna of forests, along with myths and woodland folklore...The miscellany also details traditional woodland crafts, with simple step-by-step guides...In addition to all the interesting, easy-to-digest content and beautiful illustrations, the book looks lovely; it has a classic fabric casing featuring a gold-foiled woodland design." --My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy

Dewey Decimal634.9

Table Of ContentIntroduction 6 WOODS, TREES & FORESTS 8 Woodland & forests 12 A world of forests 14 Main types of forest 15 The evolution of forests 18 Frozen forests 22 Life cycle of a tree 24 Know your roots 28 Inside the trunk 30 Branching out 31 Big trees 32 Green energy 34 How to identify trees 36 Dendrochronology 44 Weird woods 46 FOREST FAUNA & FUNGI 50 Fungi 54 Insects 54 Mammals 62 Birds 66 Reptiles 70 WOODLAND CRAFTS 74 Make a bird house 78 Make a besom 81 Whittling for beginners 82 Pressing flowers 84 Coppicing & pollarding 86 FORAGING & FOLK REMEDIES 88 Safe foraging 92 Edible plants 94 Foraging for fungi 100 Edible invertebrates 104 Folk remedies 106 Treating aches & pains 108 What to do if lost in the woods 110 FORESTS IN FOLKLORE 112 Forest mythology 116 Forests and fairy tales 120 William Shakespeare's woods 122 Forests in modern culture 124 Further reading 126 Useful websites 127

SynopsisWoodland Wisdom is a charming book filled with informative, fascinating and fun facts about forests and woodlands. Did you know that at one time the wood of the rowan tree was kept as a pocket charm against rheumatism? Or that the ancient Greeks believed trees possessed wood spirits, called dryads, that took the form of young women? Or that you can make blackberry whisky from the humble blackberry and absinthe from wormwood? This beautifully illustrated, eclectic book contains a mixture of fact and fiction about woodlands and forests, including information about Plants and and other vegetation, wildlife, woodland crafts, tree identification, foraging advice, folklore, mythology and much more. Simple step-by-steps show readers how to make a bird house and bug hotel, press flowers, make a poultice and treat nettle sting and much more!

LC Classification NumberSD373.P5 2024