{"product_id":"ancient-reviving-the-woods-that-made-britain-1","title":"Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eLong-listed for The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A wonderful ramble beneath the boughs' \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eChris Packham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Brilliant and highly readable' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJohn Wright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Spellbinding. A thrilling account' \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJames Fox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Passionate, knowledgeable and immersive' \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTristan Gooley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully written exploration of Britain's ancient woodlands, this inspiring work of nature writing reveals why these remarkable habitats are among our most precious - and most threatened - natural landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on more than twenty years of experience restoring ancient woodland, Luke Barley takes readers deep into the hidden world of Britain's oldest woods, from the Lake District and Peak District to overlooked pockets of woodland on the edge of London. Along the way, he introduces majestic oaks, coppiced hazel, endangered small-leaved lime and the skilled woodlanders whose traditional management is helping these irreplaceable habitats thrive once again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlending natural history, woodland conservation and lyrical storytelling, this fascinating book challenges the idea that ancient woods should simply be left untouched. Instead, it explores the long relationship between people and forests, revealing how thoughtful stewardship can help safeguard Britain's richest wildlife habitats for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for readers of nature writing, books about trees, British woodland, woodland conservation and the natural history of Britain's forests, this is an inspiring celebration of the landscapes that have shaped both our countryside and our culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Bound Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58594337849689,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/2940\/9625\/files\/ancientwood.jpg?v=1784110623","url":"https:\/\/natureboundbooks.co.uk\/products\/ancient-reviving-the-woods-that-made-britain-1","provider":"Nature Bound Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}