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Trees and How They Work

Olavi Huikari

What is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? How many different kinds of trees are there and where do they live?

In this beautiful pocket book, illustrated with rare old engravings and specially commissioned drawings, internationally renowned Finnish tree boffin Professor Olavi Huikari takes us on an unforgettable journey deep into the secrets of these huge and most majestic of life forms.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Wooden Books
  • Publish Date: Jul 1st, 2021
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.60in - 5.50in - 0.30in - 0.22lb
  • EAN: 9781952178115
  • Categories: Life Sciences - BiologyPlants - TreesTrees

About the Author

Huikari, Olavi: - Professor Olavi Huikari is one of the world's foremost experts on trees and forestry. A decorated war-hero, he was also until recently head of the world-renowned Department of Forestry at Helsinki University in Finland.

Praise for this book

"Stunning." -- The New York Times
"Excellent." -- New Scientist
"Fascinating." -- Financial Times
"Beautiful." -- London Review of Books
"Genuinely mind-expanding." -- Fortean Times
"Rich and Artful." -- The Lancet