In The Heart of the Woods, award-winning nature writer Wyl Menmuir invites readers on an immersive journey through the forests, woodlands, and hidden groves of Britain and Ireland. This book is a wonderful tribute to the enduring bond between humans and trees, an ancient relationship that continues to shape our tools, traditions, creativity, and wellbeing.

From traditional woodland crafts and handmade tools to modern-day conservation efforts and forest therapy, Menmuir meets those whose lives revolve around trees: the planters nurturing new woodlands, the makers carving beauty from timber, and the scientists unlocking the secrets of our native species. Along the way, he uncovers the symbolic and spiritual roles that trees have played in our folklore, songs, and storytelling.

Blending cultural history, environmental insight and personal observation, The Heart of the Woods asks how our shared future is rooted in the health of our trees, and how spending time beneath their canopy can reconnect us to a slower, more meaningful way of life.

A truly smashing book for readers who enjoy British nature writing, books about woodland ecology, tree folklore, rewilding stories and sustainable living.