The best book- IMO essential reading for arborists

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I bought a book recently and although I am still to really get through it Im becoming very very interested in all the information within that is highly relevent to arboriculture as a whole.

 

The book is called the biodiversity in deadwood ISBN 978-0-521-71703-8 and I bought mine from summerfield books.

 

Now I understand the title may sound of little relevence to many of you but do NOT be put off by the title, it denies you the depth and wealth of information that is held within this simply epic book.

 

Of real value is the descriptive manner in which tree age and ecology are explained and the ecology of trees how they live and die and all the life that has evolved to take advantage of trees as keystone species within the global systems.

 

It covers in great depth defence biologies wounding and decay, natural forest dynamics overall there is as much "other" info of benefit as there is saproxylic info, which is due to this book being a comprehensive overview of the habitat that is deadwood from right at the beginning of a wounded tree.

 

And for researchers looking for potential avenues of work it reveals and explains many areas of the science that are yet to be explored, if you wanted ideas for study theres enough hints here to keep you busy for the rest of your natural and in areas that have been little discussed in the field.

 

In my opinion this book should become an essential reference and reading on the subject of arboriculture and silviculture, it really is THAT good, it is a worthy if not priceless addition to ones library.

 

I will add a copy or two to bookclub as soon as I am able, but take my word for it this is not to be missed, get it now, it will open your mind to a whole new perspective on tree ecology and biology:thumbup1:

[nepia]

Thanks for that. Seeing as probably 100% of the information in the book will be new to me I'm happy to pay the Kindle price: I think the hardback would have been stretching things a bit.

 

Jon

[josharb87]

Why not add this to the review section Tony?

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Why not add this to the review section Tony?

 

didnt know there was one?:blushing:

[josharb87]

top right of this page, above the collum of adverts, 3 tabs, Trade Directory, Classifieds, and Reviews

[easy-lift guy]

didnt know there was one?:blushing:

 

I think Tony just did a preliminary review, although I am sure he will save the juicy stuff for the final review upon completion.

easy-lift guy

[Treemoose]

Looks like a great book to get stuck into I have put it on my to buy list cheers

[David Humphries]

I've had a flick through it & spoken to a couple of guys who have read it and I'd imagine it will no doubt creep its way on to my dusty shelves.

 

 

But.........this is an ecology book (is it not?) and not what i would deem as 'essential' reading for Arbs.

 

There are many other subjects that arbs should tick the box on prior to tree ecology, imo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just twistin' ya melon man

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I've had a flick through it & spoken to a couple of guys who have read it and I'd imagine it will no doubt creep its way on to my dusty shelves.

 

 

But.........this is an ecology book (is it not?) and not what i would deem as 'essential' reading for Arbs.

 

There are many other subjects that arbs should tick the box on prior to tree ecology, imo

 

just twistin' ya melon man

 

thats my point though it isnt JUST about the ecology, there is the whole defence and damage subject, and the sennesence of trees theres just so much juicy info that would really round off an arbs education IMO:thumbup1:

[Treemoose]

Agreed other book are more essential for arbs but this has got to be a good addition for a better understands and to have an overall better picture on things no?