From the author of The Wisdom of Trees, an informative & practical guide to tree planting: including guidance on which trees to plant & where; how to plant, propagate & care for your trees; advice on the suitability & virtues of particular native trees (from oak to alder & from beech to blackthorn); amplified by details of how trees grow in nature & the stories of some famous tree planters. A glossary of websites, nurseries, conservation & other organisations completes the volume.