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  As wildfires ravage the planet and the ice caps melt, global warming reaches a critical point; there is only one solution to solve the climate emergency. It''s been there all along. The humble tree.
  
  Levison Wood has spent a lifetime exploring wild places and witnessing environmental challenges and
  conservation efforts around the world. Now, he''s delving into the incredible world of forests. In this global investigation, The Great Tree Story explores the profound influence forests have had on our planet and civilisation. Each chapter digs into a different aspect of this relationship, from the evolutionary history of trees and their cultural significance in ancient civilisations, to the impacts of agriculture, colonisation, and the industrial revolution on forest ecosystems. The book highlights the wisdom of indigenous communities in forest stewardship, examines the environmental movement''s efforts to protect forests, and analyses the causes and consequences of deforestation and environmental degradation.
  
  Forests are integral components of the global ecosystem. They serve as complex habitats for flora and fauna, supporting a delicate web of interdependence that we have only scratched the surface of understanding. Every organism, from the towering trees to the smallest insects, plays a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity that sustains our planet. The intricate relationships woven within forests are not to be underestimated, for they are the threads that hold our world together.
  
  In this compelling weaving of fascinating anecdotes and in-depth research, Wood contemplates the future of forests, emphasising the importance of collective action and individual responsibility in preserving these vital ecosystems before it''s too late.

• Tuotetiedot

  • Kustantaja / Valmistaja Octopus Publishing Group
  • ISBN 9781856755634
  • Tuotekoodi 9781856755634
  • Alanimike The Untold History of Our World's Ancient Guardians
  • Kirjoittajat Levison Wood
  • Kieli Englanti
  • Thema-luokitus Metsät ja metsämaat; Metsäkato / Metsien häviäminen; Puut, villikukat ja kasvit
  • Ilmestymispäivä 26.03.2026
  • Vuosi 2026
  • Tuoteryhmä Ulk tiede, luonto
  • Tuotepääryhmä Ulkomaiset tietokirjat
  • Tuotelinja Kirjat
  • Sivumäärä 320
  • Pituus (mm) 196
  • Leveys (mm) 127
  • Korkeus (mm) 23
  • Paino (g) 232
  • Tuotemuoto Pehmeäkantinen
  • Tuoteturvallisuusyhteystiedot Hachette Ireland, Hachette Ireland, info@hbgi.ie
  • ALV 13,5%

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