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British Woodland
- Author
- Ray Mears
- Narrator
- Ray Mears
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 4 May 2023
- Run Time
- 9 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Outdoor survival skills, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
Nobody sees and understands woodland better than Ray Mears.
With deep natural history knowledge and practical woodcraft skills, gained over a lifetime of learning from the world's last remaining indigenous peoples, Ray offers a different way to experience our wooded landscapes. He challenges the old concepts. He looks to our ancestors and shows how man's hand in shaping woodland is critical. We are not separate from nature, we just need to ensure that our interactions have a positive impact.
With the emphasis on interaction, British Woodland is structured by usage. We learn that sycamore and clematis are among the best woods for burning, pine and oak help us navigate, and hawthorn and beech have edible leaves. Rope can be made from willow, utensils and tools from hazel, and historically, weapons were made from yew and wych elm.
With Ray as our guide, encouraging this aboriginal sense of connection to individual trees, our appreciation of wooded landscapes will change. We can learn how to live inclusively in nature, for our own wellbeing and enjoyment, and also for the future of our planet.
©2023 Ray Mears (P)2023 Penguin Audio
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
A love letter to woodland! What a gorgeous book. Ray’s ability to share the depth of his bewilderment and sense of wonder for the woods is enchanting. A combination of sensible tips and tantalising storytelling brought to life on audio! A simple delight, I specifically enjoyed the sidesteps it takes to acknowledge other literature on microrisal fungal relationships, forest bathing and historical findings in archeology, geology and sociology!
lynnreads 2025-04-29
Details
- Author
- Ray Mears
- Narrator
- Ray Mears
- Duration
- 9 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 May 2023
- ISBN
- 9781529192025
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Outdoor survival skills, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Nobody sees and understands woodland better than Ray Mears.With deep natural history knowledge and practical woodcraft skills, gained over a lifetime of learning from the world's last remaining indigenous peoples, Ray offers a different way to experience our wooded landscapes. He challenges the old concepts. He looks to our ancestors and shows how man's hand in shaping woodland is critical. We are not separate from nature, we just need to ensure that our interactions have a positive impact.With the emphasis on interaction, British Woodland is structured by usage. We learn that sycamore and clematis are among the best woods for burning, pine and oak help us navigate, and hawthorn and beech have edible leaves. Rope can be made from willow, utensils and tools from hazel, and historically, weapons were made from yew and wych elm.With Ray as our guide, encouraging this aboriginal sense of connection to individual trees, our appreciation of wooded landscapes will change. We can learn how to live inclusively in nature, for our own wellbeing and enjoyment, and also for the future of our planet.©2023 Ray Mears (P)2023 Penguin Audio
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