Trees
Their Natural History

' … an excellent book … The author has used an easy-to-read style with occasional quirky asides to keep the readers' attention … The text is well-supported by line drawings, boxes and some black-and-white photographs. References are used only sparingly, but there is a good further reading list at the end of the chapter.' Keith Kirby, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society

'Peter Thomas illustrates his arguments well with clear line drawings and photographs … overall it is a valuable, enjoyable addition to the literature.' Jeffrey Burley, Oxford Forestry Institute

'… a thoroughly readable book, well produced, representing good value for money, and I would happily recommend it.' Jim McAdam, Biologist

'Peter Thomas illustrates his arguments well with clear line drawings and photographs … overall it is a valuable, enjoyable addition to the literature.' Jeffrey Burley, Thesis

' … overall it is a valuable, enjoyable addition to the literature.' Jeffrey Burley, The Times Higher Education Supplement

' … a wealth of information for the general reader … without becoming an intimidating ecological text.' Mineral Planning

'So, if trees have always fascinated you and if you have any trees in your guardianship, read this book. Even a quick skimming of its pages will enlighten you and make you curious to know more.' Sue Roe, Gardens Illustrated

'… this book was a pleasure to read. I will order it for my forest ecology class.' David Greene, The Quarterly Review of Biology

'This is just the book I've been waiting for! Peter Thomas has written a readable, interesting, but essentially factual book … This is all proper scientific material, documents with references and further reading, but the style is highly readable.' International Tree Foundation

'…[the author's] enthusiasm and love of trees is apparent on every page … it has become my 'tree bible'. I hope it will become yours!' The Dendrologist