 | | | Author interview with Jon Stokes: Trees of Britain and Ireland |
| | This comprehensive guide to tree identification features over 3,000 photos and illustrations of more than 300 native and common non-native species. It includes detailed keys, distribution maps and seasonal charts, alongside ecological insights, habitat information and conservation advice on each species, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in British and Irish tree species. |
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| Jon Stokes is one of Britain's leading tree conservationists and has been studying the world of trees for over thirty years. He is the Director of Trees, Science and Research at a UK-based charity The Tree Council, which aims to bring everyone together everyone for the love of trees, and has authored or co-author ten books focusing on trees.
We recently spoke to Jon about Trees of Britain and Ireland, where he told us how he decided which species to include in this book, what his hopes are for the future conservation of our native plants and more. |
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| |  | National Mammal Week, starting on the 21st April, is a celebration of Britain’s mammals and aims to raise awareness of the numerous challenges our native species face. This year's theme, 'Where the Wild Things Should Be,' focuses on emphasising how nature-depleted our landscapes are and hopes to illustrate how much wilder we can make them.
Throughout the week, you can partake in a wide range of activities, projects, events and workshops up and down the country - find out how to get involved below. |
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| Flora and Vegetation of The Teide National Park This book maps the vegetation and bioclimatic belts of Tenerife's high-altitude volcanic landscape, focusing on the UNESCO World Heritage site of Teide National Park and its dormant stratovolcano. Serving as an illustrated flora guide, it details the taxonomy, distribution, and ecology of species within the protected area, including endemicity, phenology, and conservation status. |
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| Atlas of Marine Invertebrate Larvae The second edition of the Atlas of Marine Invertebrate Larvae provides a comprehensive overview of marine larval science, from its origins to modern approaches. It details larval anatomy, including organ systems, ciliation and metamorphic changes, and offers extensive references to historical and contemporary research on larval forms, functions, behaviours, and distributions. |
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|  | Explore a selection of new and forthcoming books from the NHBS bookstore, including The RSPB Everyday Guide to British Wildlife, the recently published Effects of Climate Change on Insects and more… |
|  | An advanced textbook ideal for those seeking to understand the different aspects of insect responses to anthropogenic climate change |
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|  | This informative and engaging guide describes the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects commonly seen in the British Isles |
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|  | Provides the first-ever summary of the taxonomy, distribution, habitats and biology of all freshwater fishes between the Bosphorus, Azerbaijan, Yemen and Iran |
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Conservation volunteering to regenerate public grounds for butterflies and amphibians |
| | Last November, NHBS colleague Dan volunteered with Chagford Conservation Group and the Chagford Parish Council to help regenerate public grounds for wildlife.
In February this year, he returned to the same site to continue their work - find out about his volunteering below. |
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