Three tiny, ancient beings - Moss, Burnet and Cumulus - set out to find more of their kind when their ash tree home is destroyed. Harrison's fine debut for children recalls BB's 'Little Gre... read more
Despite his prominence as a crucial figure in China's struggle against deforestation, Purdom (1880-1921) has been largely overlooked by history. He lived a short, quietly heroic life, campai... read more
England still has a greater concentration of ancient oaks than the rest of Europe combined. The Dutch dendrologist's explanation and historical survey is compelling.