Research Catalog

Title

A natural history of the hedgerow : and ditches, dykes and dry stone walls / John Wright.

Author

Wright, John, 1951-

Publication

London : Profile Books Ltd, 2016.

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Description

viii, 376 pages : color illustrations, color maps; 23 cm

Summary

"It is difficult to think of a more quintessential symbol of the British countryside than the British Hedgerow, bursting with blackberries, hazelnuts and sloes, and home to oak and ash, field mice and butterflies. But as much as we might dream about foraging for mushrooms or collecting wayside nettles for soup, most of us are unaware of quite how profoundly hedgerows have shaped the history of our landscape and our species. One of Britain's best known naturalists, John Wright introduces us to the natural and cultural history of hedges (as well as ditches, dykes and dry stone walls) - from the arrival of the first settlers in the British Isles to the modern day, when we have finally begun to recognise the importance of these unique ecosystems. His intimate knowledge of the countryside and its inhabitants brings this guide to life, whether discussing the skills and craft of hedge maintenance or the rich variety of animals who call them home..."--Publisher description.

Alternative Title

Natural history of the hedgerow

Subject

• Hedges > Great Britain
• Hedgerow ecology > Great Britain
• Hedgerow ecology
• Hedges
• Great Britain

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-351) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

ISBN

• 1846685524
• 9781846685521
• 9781847659354 (canceled/invalid)

OCLC

924627995

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library