Discover practical, time-tested ideas for growing and using forest trees. Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest Trees, by John Evelyn, is a classic guide that blends natural history with hands-on forestry. This edition highlights how forests sustain landscapes, supply materials, and support habitats, all through clear, readable prose.
- Learn how to plant, nurture, and protect trees from winds and pests, with practical tips that survived centuries.
- Explore the many uses of different woods—from furniture and cabinetry to fuel, dyes, and crafts—along with traditional preserving and curing methods.
- Understand historical perspectives on forest management, and how early foresters balanced beauty, utility, and public pleasure.
- Read about grafting, growth, and timing strategies that help trees reach their best form and yield.
Ideal for readers of nature writing, historical botany, and practical forestry, this book speaks to anyone curious about how forests shape land, industry, and daily life.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a highly influential English gentleman of the 17th century, a period of great social and political upheaval. The author, a keen observer of his surroundings and a man of considerable learning, provides detailed accounts of his travels across Europe, his experiences during the English Civil War and the Commonwealth, and his reflections on the changing social and cultural landscape of his time. The book is notable for its exploration of the authorââ â¢s passion for gardening and landscaping, a subject he writes about with great enthusiasm and detail. His love for the natural world is evident in his meticulous observations of the various trees, plants, and landscapes he encounters, and in his detailed descriptions of the gardens he meticulously cultivates. The authorââ â¢s observations on the importance of preserving natural resources and the value of sustainable forestry practices resonate strongly with contemporary concerns regarding environmental stewardship. This book provides a valuable insight into the development of English gardening as a key element of social prestige and cultural expression in the 17th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330494547_0
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