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Collins Tree Guide

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Get this definitive handbook and complete field guide to the trees of Britain and northern Europe.

ISBN: 9780007207718

Author: Owen Johnson

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Collins Tree Guide

£ 17.99

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Identify trees using the clear entries that show tree features, distinguishing details, size, height, distribution and date of introduction for non-native species.

The book also has some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced and close-ups of leaves, buds and firs.

Discover snake bark, flowering cherries, incense cedars, English oaks and more in this, the perfect companion to the great outdoors.

The guide makes identification so easy and enjoyable that it is ideal for beginners and seasoned tree experts.

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