Trees: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Structure

by Roland Ennos

Trees are vital components of the landscape and have been exploited by humans since the beginning of our history. They cover huge areas of the globe, from the rainforests of the central tropics to the conifer forests of the subarctic, and from high up mountains right down to the seashore.

Roland Ennos allows readers to better understand trees and their structure by answering questions that include: How did trees evolve? How do they stand up? Why are there so many different types? How and why do we use them? He also explores the evolution of the first trees to the enormous diversity of tree life today. Illustrated with more than 120 stunning color images from around the world, Trees provides fascinating insights into the biology of these magnificent plants.

Genres: Nature, Science

128 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2016

Reviews

[Naomie Pierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good overeview of trees. Lots of cool pictures included.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a good and concise overview of trees, their evolution, their processes, their growth, biology, and place in society. If you are the least bit curious about trees, this is a good place to start. It gives you a foundation in an accessible way and then you can move from there.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great, soft introduction.

I would have liked something more scienctific and in-depth. But perhaps I just chose the wrong book. Still, Ilearned a lot and it was an easy read.

[Nick Ziegler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating, amazing, pedagogical, succinct. Ennos' particular specialization in biomechanics makes for some extremely compelling presentations that change the way I look at trees and intensify the awe I have at the power of natural systems.