The Last Forest by Oliver Rackham
An examination of Hatfield Forest which is of considerable interest and importance, in that it contains all the elements of a medieval Forest, making it unique in England and possibly the world. The author explores how the Forest reflects many aspects of English history and associated wildlife, examining not only its natural history and associated wildlife, but also social implications - from the prehistoric settlement to modern conservationist and environmental issues.
Oliver Rackham was the outstanding botanical writer of his generation. His books include The History of the Countryside, Trees and Woodland in the British Landscape and Ancient Woodland and the Woodlands, which was the 100th volume in the Collins New Naturalist series. He was Honorary Professor of Historical Ecology at Cambridge University and was a Fellow of Corpus Christi College for 50 years. He was an Honorary member of the British Ecological Society and a Fellow of the British Naturalist's Association.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780460860895 |
| ISBN 10 | 0460860895 |
| Title | The Last Forest |
| Author | Oliver Rackham |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1993-03-25 |
| Number of pages | 234 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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