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Return to My Trees: Notes from the Welsh Woodlands

Matthew Yeomans

Walking through ancient Welsh forests, Yeomans reflects on our relationship to the woods.

When and how did humans lose their connection with nature--and how do we find it again? In Return to My Trees, Matthew Yeomans seeks to answer these questions as he walks more than 300 miles through the ancient and modern forests of Wales. Weaving history and folklore together with tales of industrial progress and decay, Yeomans immerses himself in the homes of ancient Druids, early Celtic saints, Norman lords, and early miners. As Yeomans walks, he reflects on the woodlands' uncertain future and how humans might make peace with the natural world.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Calon
  • Publish Date: May 1st, 2023
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.58in - 5.28in - 1.10in - 0.83lb
  • EAN: 9781915279149
  • Categories: Ecosystems & Habitats - Forests & RainforestsEurope - Great Britain - WalesEnvironmental Conservation & Protection - General

About the Author

Yeomans, Matthew: - Matthew Yeomans is an author and journalist. He is the author of Return to My Trees and four other books. His writing has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and National Geographic. He has also served as a senior editor at The Industry Standard and The Village Voice. Previously, Yeomans taught journalism and writing at New York University and Cardiff University.

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Praise for this book

"An informed and affable guide to Welsh nature and history."-- "Kirkus"
"Return to My Trees is an enthusiastic, witty, and sobering travel account. It gives voice to the dying souls of abused forests and vivifies lands that are untouched by human hands; it warns that a choice must be made regarding what will be left for future generations."-- "Foreword Reviews"
"This book offers an uncanny mix that
looks back to Wales's rich history and legends
and forward to its aspirational green
future. VERDICT: For prospective Wales
walkers, recommended. For armchair pilgrims,
a delight."-- "Library Journal"
"Walking 36 miles through the Welsh countryside, [Yeomans] considers a proposed new national forest, which is designed to help tackle climate change, boost biodiversity and promote nature tourism."-- "The New York Times"