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OverviewAncient Trees in the Landscape is the outcome of many years research into the history of trees in Norfolk, and represents the first detailed, published account of the ancient and traditionally managed trees of any English county. Yet it is far more than a regional survey. It is an exploration of how trees can be studied as part of the landscape. It discusses how accurately trees can be dated; explains why old trees are found in certain contexts and not in others; discusses traditional management practices and how these changed over time; and looks at the various ways in which trees have been used in parks and gardens. Above all, it considers how trees were regarded by people in the past, and how this has affected their survival to the present. Ancient Trees in the Landscape is a fascinating and original study which sets out a new agenda in landscape history. It will be essential reading for countryside managers and conservationists, and for all those interested in landscape history, arboriculture, and the history of the English countryside. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerry Barnes , Tom WilliamsonPublisher: Windgather Press Imprint: Windgather Press Dimensions: Width: 18.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9781905119394ISBN 10: 1905119399 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 14 October 2011 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe authors present an interesting study of the ancient trees in an English county.' -- Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Botanic Garden 'Expertly written, this clear, lucid account is supported by an extensive selection of illustrations, including photographs, a map and diagrams...In sum, this book can be regarded as an iconoclastic account that will successfully assist in debunking the myths and perceptions that dominate our understanding of the role and age of tress in the landscape.' -- Agricultural History Agricultural History 'The book is very readable and well-illustrated; it deserves to be widely read amongst the conservation community as well as by landscape historians.' -- The Archaeological Journal The Archaeological Journal The authors present an interesting study of the ancient trees in an English county.' -- Marilyn K. Alaimo, garden writer and volunteer, Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Botanic Garden, 2012 'Expertly written, this clear, lucid account is supported by an extensive selection of illustrations, including photographs, a map and diagrams...In sum, this book can be regarded as an iconoclastic account that will successfully assist in debunking the myths and perceptions that dominate our understanding of the role and age of tress in the landscape.' -- John Martin Agricultural History, Vol. 87 No. 3, 2013 'The book is very readable and well-illustrated; it deserves to be widely read amongst the conservation community as well as by landscape historians.' -- Keith Kirby The Archaeological Journal, Vol. 169, 2012 The authors present an interesting study of the ancient trees in an English county.' -- Marilyn K. Alaimo, garden writer and volunteer, Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Botanic Garden 2012 The authors present an interesting study of the ancient trees in an English county.' -- Marilyn K. Alaimo, garden writer and volunteer, Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Botanic Garden 2012 'Expertly written, this clear, lucid account is supported by an extensive selection of illustrations, including photographs, a map and diagrams...In sum, this book can be regarded as an iconoclastic account that will successfully assist in debunking the myths and perceptions that dominate our understanding of the role and age of tress in the landscape.' -- John Martin Agricultural History Vol. 87 No. 3, 2013 'The book is very readable and well-illustrated; it deserves to be widely read amongst the conservation community as well as by landscape historians.' -- Keith Kirby The Archaeological Journal Vol. 169, 2012 Author InformationGerry Barnes MBE is an honorary research fellow at the University of East Anglia and co-author with Tom Williamson of numerous books, including Ancient Trees in the Landscape, Trees in England: Management and Disease Since 1600 and Rethinking Ancient Woodland. Tom Williamson is Professor of Landscape History at the University of East Anglia. He has written widely on landscape archaeology, environmental history and the history of landscape design. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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