- Publisher: Duckworth
- Year: 2021
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 240pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 222x144mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.3kg
- ISBN: 9780715654279
- Product code: 516322
Deeper Into the Wood
New Hardback Illustrated
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After 20 years tending the four-acre wood that she created and described so lyrically in A Wood of One’s Own, Ruth Pavey now reflects on the fate of her ‘Somerset microcosm of the natural world’, prompted by the sudden disappearance of the rabbits. In this book she recounts a year in the life of the wood, from snowdrops in January to fallen, but undefeated, apple trees in December, and considers the challenges facing wild flora and fauna.
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'A wonderfully personal evocation of the joys, hard work and meaning of creating a wood for wildlife, written with sensitivity and care. A delightful read' Stephen Moss, author of The Robin: A Biography
Over twenty years ago, Ruth Pavey bought four acres of scrub woodland above the Somerset Levels and set out to improve the lush haven for birds, insects and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the shade of the trees she spent two decades planting, she now reflects on the fate of her wood.
As steward, she has witnessed nature's forces shifting and the abundance of species dwindling rapidly. When the rabbits suddenly vanished, she knew it was time to take a closer look at the undergrowth and what she could do to preserve the legacy of the wood for generations to come.
Deeper Into the Wood recounts a year in the life of an amateur naturalist working with wildlife experts to interpret the language of the land. Ruth's hand-drawn illustrations accompany her lyrical prose, which demonstrates an appreciation for the local people and their history. This is one woman's story of inspiration, conservation, and a love of place.
Over twenty years ago, Ruth Pavey bought four acres of scrub woodland above the Somerset Levels and set out to improve the lush haven for birds, insects and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the shade of the trees she spent two decades planting, she now reflects on the fate of her wood.
As steward, she has witnessed nature's forces shifting and the abundance of species dwindling rapidly. When the rabbits suddenly vanished, she knew it was time to take a closer look at the undergrowth and what she could do to preserve the legacy of the wood for generations to come.
Deeper Into the Wood recounts a year in the life of an amateur naturalist working with wildlife experts to interpret the language of the land. Ruth's hand-drawn illustrations accompany her lyrical prose, which demonstrates an appreciation for the local people and their history. This is one woman's story of inspiration, conservation, and a love of place.
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After 20 years tending the four-acre wood that she created and described so lyrically in <i>A Wood of One’s Own</I>, Ruth Pavey now reflects on the fate of her ‘Somerset microcosm of the natural world’, prompted by the sudden disappearance of the rabbits. In this book she recounts a year in the life of the wood, from snowdrops in January to fallen, but undefeated, apple trees in December, and considers the challenges facing wild flora and fauna.
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