Among the Giants: A Year at Kew's Arboretum

By: Kew Gardens

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Synopsis: Stretching across two-thirds of the Gardens, the arboretum at Kew surrounds the glasshouses in a leafy enclave to walk, wander and discover nature's beauty. The 12,000 trees rooted in the arboretum represent more than 2,000 species, including rare and ancient varieties. This great collection contains trees as old as the Gardens themselves, many that cannot be found anywhere else in Britain.But who looks after these vast landscapes?Introducing the Tree Gang - Kew's team of eight who work tirelessly throughout the year to maintain this rare collection.In this new book from Kew, you'll discover the fascinating work of the Tree Gang: the team of eight that care for the trees at Kew. Going behind the scenes, you'll learn more about life at Kew from the people who tend and care for the Gardens - from the daily tree assessments to the intermittent tree felling. As the climate becomes more variable, the gang's work is ever more crucial as they brace for the storms ahead.AMONG THE GIANTS weaves together heartwarming stories alongside the fascinating life of trees. This book will inspire you to learn from the experts, and grow an appreciation for the trees around you.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781856755689
Related ISBNs:: 9781856755672
Publisher:: Octopus
Date of Addition:: 08/14/25
Copyrighted By:: The Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Home and Garden, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.