Denmark's Trees and Shrubs - Handbook of Forest Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs have played an extremely important role for life on Earth for millions of years. In Denmark we love our forests, which are the most popular outdoor destinations in nature, where you continually marvel at the beauty, variety and species richness you encounter.
This book on Denmark's trees and shrubs is an updated, richly illustrated handbook about the trees and shrubs of the forest and the open landscape. Botanical facts are seasoned with fascinating stories about the woody plants' way of life, prehistory, names, uses and much more. The book is aimed at all nature enthusiasts and also works well as a reference in several languages if you just want quick, easy-to-digest information.
The book is also used as a textbook in horticulture and forestry education.
The book covers, among other things, these areas:
· Descriptions, identifying features, possible look-alikes, ecology, distribution, names and uses of trees and shrubs.
· More than 500 photos, distribution maps and drawings
· Identification key with images
· Overview with names in Danish, Latin, Swedish, Norwegian, English and German.
Hardcover, 336 pages.
Measures: 23x17 cm.
