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Plant a Tree and Retree the World: Retree the world
There has never been a better time to plant a tree! From their invaluable role in fighting climate change and cleaning the air of our cities , to the huge mental health benefits being around their leafy presence can bring, trees are at the very centre of both our urban and rural ecosystems. Written by Ben Raskin, head of horticulture at the Soil Association , and supported by Friends of the Earth UK, this earthy call-to-action teaches the practical how-tos alongside the most interesting insights to appreciate about the significance of magnificent trees.
As movements to rewild the world around us gain pace, tree planting is being recognised as an empowering , practical and surprisingly simple action that each and every one of us can do in our backyard, park, local community, school, town, or city. Sections in this book
Whether you’re a keen gardener, an avid environmental activist, or simply want to learn more about these beautiful and powerful organisms, this must-read book illustrated by popular screen-printer Rosanna Morris sends the powerful message that we can plant a tree & retree the world!
As movements to rewild the world around us gain pace, tree planting is being recognised as an empowering , practical and surprisingly simple action that each and every one of us can do in our backyard, park, local community, school, town, or city. Sections in this book
Whether you’re a keen gardener, an avid environmental activist, or simply want to learn more about these beautiful and powerful organisms, this must-read book illustrated by popular screen-printer Rosanna Morris sends the powerful message that we can plant a tree & retree the world!
176 pages, Hardcover
Published January 3, 2023
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September 11, 2023I’ve been planting trees for a number of years now, so I expected this book to be a quick, fun read that reinforced what I already knew. Indeed, the parts about the benefits of trees for carbon sequestration, water management, wildlife habitat and mental health of humans, and the parts about how to stake, water, and mulch a young tree were familiar ground to me. But the main section of the book, called “Forty Best Trees” included many “fun facts” that I didn’t know.
Alder, which likes to grow in wet areas, has a wood that is so water resistant that it was used in Venice to make pilings for houses.
Cedar, whose wood has a preservative effect, was used in making Egyptian mummies.
Eucalyptus, if grown in ground where there are gold deposits, can suck gold particles up into its leaves. Eucalyptus also, because it contains natural oils, can be very dangerous in a forest fire, and can even explode.
Honey locust trees have pods with edible seeds, and some people think that when John the Baptist was eating locusts and wild honey, he may have been eating tree seeds and honey (from the related carob tree).
The mulberry tree, most famous for feeding silkworms, has been used by the Japanese to make the thinnest paper in the world (from the bark).
Cherry trees may have been spread across Europe by Roman soldiers. Dried cherries were included in their rations, and they spit out the seeds as they marched.
Beech trees have bark people like to carve their name into. You’re not supposed to do this, but people have been doing it for centuries, and these ancient inscriptions are called “arborglyphs.”
Willow bark was used to make the first aspirin. That is probably well known. But supposedly, animals who don’t feel well will seek out willow trees to chew on to self medicate.
Magnolia trees are pollinated by beetles, because magnolia trees are one of the oldest flowering trees, and they originated before bees were invented.
Fig trees are pollinated by wasps, and the wasp crawls into the fruit and dies there, but supposedly it has disintegrated before people eat the figs, so you aren’t eating wasps.
Banksia is a tree that draws paintings on walls. No, I made that last one up. It’s a tree from Australia.
And anyway, there’s more like that. So plant a tree.
Alder, which likes to grow in wet areas, has a wood that is so water resistant that it was used in Venice to make pilings for houses.
Cedar, whose wood has a preservative effect, was used in making Egyptian mummies.
Eucalyptus, if grown in ground where there are gold deposits, can suck gold particles up into its leaves. Eucalyptus also, because it contains natural oils, can be very dangerous in a forest fire, and can even explode.
Honey locust trees have pods with edible seeds, and some people think that when John the Baptist was eating locusts and wild honey, he may have been eating tree seeds and honey (from the related carob tree).
The mulberry tree, most famous for feeding silkworms, has been used by the Japanese to make the thinnest paper in the world (from the bark).
Cherry trees may have been spread across Europe by Roman soldiers. Dried cherries were included in their rations, and they spit out the seeds as they marched.
Beech trees have bark people like to carve their name into. You’re not supposed to do this, but people have been doing it for centuries, and these ancient inscriptions are called “arborglyphs.”
Willow bark was used to make the first aspirin. That is probably well known. But supposedly, animals who don’t feel well will seek out willow trees to chew on to self medicate.
Magnolia trees are pollinated by beetles, because magnolia trees are one of the oldest flowering trees, and they originated before bees were invented.
Fig trees are pollinated by wasps, and the wasp crawls into the fruit and dies there, but supposedly it has disintegrated before people eat the figs, so you aren’t eating wasps.
Banksia is a tree that draws paintings on walls. No, I made that last one up. It’s a tree from Australia.
And anyway, there’s more like that. So plant a tree.
January 1, 2023
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. This was an interesting read, telling about how to take care of trees along with several tree types and a bit of history on each one along with a drawing of what the tree looks like.
January 30, 2023
An enjoyable tour of forestry and planting trees in most places. Entertaining and informative. A pleasant and informative read, inspiring me to plant trees.
April 22, 2023
A short book celebrating trees with a message to save Earth, one tree at a time. Trees are magnificent. Plant a tree! 🌳
*Free e-arc received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
*Free e-arc received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 7, 2022
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group - Leaping Hare, for the advance reading copy.
(I don’t know how you do this but your team rocks!)
I love this compilation so much! I wish more books like this gets read and reread everywhere especially at schools, libraries and be given as gifts throughout the years.
This is so good. Okay. To the content.
The book has five main sections and they talk about trees and the world in general; how trees and our overall happiness correlate; why and how we should raise our own trees; forty best trees we should know about and yes, how trees can affect the economy. Aren’t you curious enough yet?
Just pick this book. It will be much, much more than you invest in it. Oh. I forgot about the damn good illustrations…
(I don’t know how you do this but your team rocks!)
I love this compilation so much! I wish more books like this gets read and reread everywhere especially at schools, libraries and be given as gifts throughout the years.
This is so good. Okay. To the content.
The book has five main sections and they talk about trees and the world in general; how trees and our overall happiness correlate; why and how we should raise our own trees; forty best trees we should know about and yes, how trees can affect the economy. Aren’t you curious enough yet?
Just pick this book. It will be much, much more than you invest in it. Oh. I forgot about the damn good illustrations…
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