Collins Tree Guide - The Most Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Britain and Northern Europe This excellent new field guide describes every tree you are likely to see, wild or planted, in countryside, park or garden. Including cultivars and natural variants as well as native and introduced species, it describes over 1500 trees - the biggest number ever included in a single volume. Broadly grouped by family, each major tree group is introduced with a list of key species and checklists of the most important species and features to look for. Each species is described in detail with common and Latin names, shape, height, the appearance of leaves, bark, buds, and flowers, as well as confusable species, variants, cultivars and similar species. Illustrations of each species are shown on the same page for easy reference, with additional illustrations of distinguishing characteristics - winter outline, bark, leaf, flower, fruit - of the species and its variants. Comparisons of winter shoots, conifer leaves, and broadleaf leaves are also included for quick species identification in summer or winter.

A History of the Native Woodlands of Scotland, 1500-1920 - This modern history of Scottish woodlands explores the changing relationship between trees and people from the time of Scotland's first settlement, focusing on the period 1500-1920. Drawing on work in natural science, geography and history, as well as on the author's own research, it gives an accessible, readable account of the social, economic and environmental factors which have affected the woodlands, including: early history; traditional uses and management; impact of outsiders; effect of industrialisation; and historical case studies of woodland management. Illustrated with black and white figures and maps, and some colour photographs.

How to Identify Trees - This book has a comprehensive introduction, and covering such topics as tree biology and ecology, woodland management and woodland wildlife, this is more than just an identification guide. Species are grouped according to their leaf-type making it easy to identify trees correctly. It is illustrated throughout with full colour drawings including the seeds and flowers as well as the general form of the tree. Each main species has a calendar bar showing when it is in leaf, fruit and flower. On the facing pages cultivars and confusable species are shown.

Trees of Britain and Northern Europe - Collins Field Guide 800 trees are descibed and illustrated in this comprehensive identification guide to every tree species and variety found in the countryside, parks and gardens of Northern Europe. With 40 colour plates of over 160 species and 640 line drawings including features of leaf, bark, flower, cone and typical outlines, and various identification keys. A superb guide.

Trees - Collins Gem An informative pocket guide to almost 220 species of trees from around the world. An easy way to identify trees by their leaves, bark, fruit and flowers, it includes a full colour illustration for each species, and illustrations of cones, catkins, nuts and fruits as well as a description to aid identification.

Willows and Poplars of Great Britain and Ireland - Botanical Society of the British Isles Handbook No 4 A comprehensive identification guide to the catkin-bearing trees, shrubs and subshrubs of the genera Salix and Populus, including hybrids, with identification key, common names, detailed physiological description of each species with geographical distribution, and meticulous line drawings to aid identification.

Guide to the Identification of Deciduous Broad-Leaved Trees and Shrubs in Winter - AIDGAP Guide An excellent key to identifying deciduous trees and shrubs in winter when they have lost their leaves. More than 70 common British species are described, using mainly buds for identification but also referring to bark, twigs or habitat where appropriate, with black and white drawings throughout.

Ancient Woodland: Its History, Vegetation and Uses in England - A rich and fascinating account of ancient woodland, giving detailed accounts of the history and ecology of woods from the prehistoric wildwood to contemporary management. Woodlands in Britain are both natural ecosystems, having a life of their own, and the products of human use and management over the centuries. The main theme of this monumental work is the self-renewal typical of English woodland history: the regeneration of the trees year after year since before 1250. Extant woodlands, often of great age, have an unbroken vegetational history if they have been traditionally managed, and contain individual coppice stools perhaps 700 years old. In recent years, interest in ancient trees has revived, and it is now realised that they are of scientific and environmental importance. Much of the wildlife associated with woodland depends on ancient trees. The species composition of woodland has changed over the centuries, but the variety of woodland types still relates to the original mosaic of the prehistoric wildwood. The author considers why ancient woods should be of so many kinds - oakwoods, limewoods, birch woods and so on - and what is the separate history of each type. Despite the vast amount of thorough, scholarly research included in this book, it remains easily readable by the non-specialist with plenty of interesting colour photographs, maps and tables. Essential reference for scientists working on any aspect of ancient woodland, and fascinating reading for anyone with a passion for trees and woods.

Trees and Woodland in the British Landscape - The Complete History of Britain's Trees, Woods and Hedgerows From prehistoric times, through the Roman period and into the Middle Ages, the author describes the changing character, role and history of trees and woodland in Britain. The engaging style belies the solid scholarship in this book, making it both a masterly account of field work and research and also a stimulating, inspiring read.

Collins New Naturalist Fungi (Hardback) - The Complete History of Britain's Trees, Woods and Hedgerows From prehistoric times, through the Roman period and into the Middle Ages, the author describes the changing character, role and history of trees and woodland in Britain. The engaging style belies the solid scholarship in this book, making it both a masterly account of field work and research and also a stimulating, inspiring read.

The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe - An excellent photographic guide to more than 1000 of the most important species of fungi found in the British Isles and northern Europe. This guide is the only one to show each specimen on its natural substrate, in its most typical habitat, and in natural light to show its true colours. Each large, clear colour photograph is accompanied by a detailed description of the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of each species following internationally approved guidelines. A general description is followed by details of dimensions, fruiting body, spores, odour, taste, chemical test identification if any, occurrence, edibility, and distinguishing characteristics. Both Latin and common names are listed. Each text reflects the specimens collected and photographed, and both text and illustrations are designed to aid correct identification. Author Michael Jordan has been studying and collecting fungi for over 30 years, bringing the subject to a wider audience through his series Mushroom Magic for Channel 4, and has taken most of the photographs in this book himself, walking an estimated 2000 miles, over three years, in the process! His dedication is apparent in this comprehensive, informative and beautifully illustrated book.

Fungi - Once regarded as simple plants, fungi are now thought of as a seperate kingdom, having diverged from common ancestors up to 500 million years ago. They occupy a key place at the base of the food chain and are of great economic and biological importance, but it is only recently that scientists have begun to realize their true ecological significance. The chapter on conservation gives an idea of just how vital it is to study and protect the habitats in which they thrive. This book is a wonderful resource for botanists and all those interested in fungi, suitable for the general reader or a student looking for background reading. The focus is on the larger fungi, those which have an obvious fuiting body. Roy Watling MBE, a respected mycologist who has written widely on the subject of fungi, sheds light on these intriguing organisms in a clear, accessible text illustrated with suberb colour photographs on every page.

Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe - This full colour photographic guide to over 400 species of mushrooms and toadstool found in Britain and Europe arranges fungi by their shape for easy identification. Each species is illustrated with its own specially taken colour photograph. Individual descriptions include facts on colour, shape, smell, time of year the mushroom is seen and similar species. All mushrooms that are edible, poisonous or endangered are clearly marked.

Interactive Guide to Mushrooms and Other Fungi CD-ROM - Information on nearly 900 mushrooms which occur in Britain and the continental lowlands. All species are illustrated, with about 1050 beautiful colour photographs. Short and pithy descriptions cover appearance, spore print colour , (dis)colouration patterns, seasonal distribution, smell, taste and edibility or toxicity. Lookalikes are listed of mushrooms which closely resemble related species. With status of rareness for threatened mushrooms taken from the Red Data List.

How to Identify Edible Mushrooms - Colourful book with edible species arranged by habitat together with details of other species with which they may be confused.

Mushrooms and Other Fungi of Great Britain and Europe - A unique encyclopedia of mushrooms and other fungi found in the British Isles and Europe, this is a comprehensively illustrated book with many of the species photographed for the first time. The colour photographs illustrate and identify more than 900 species, generally showing several specimens to indicate the various stages of growth, plus detailed descriptions of each species' physical characteristics, habitat, season, taste and toxicity.

British Plant Galls - AIDGAP Guide A comprehensive guide for the identification of plant galls found in the field in Great Britain, covering all the common galls and most of those encountered less often. It contains nearly 200 keys grouped by gall causer (bacteria, mycoplasma, viruses, fungi, plants, nematodes and arthropods) and subdivided according to host plant genera. Illustrated with black and white line drawings.

The Art of Botanical Painting - With its glorious traditions of beauty and meticulous detail, botanical painting has long been a popular art form. Here, for the first time, members of the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists provide a complete course of instruction as well as divulging their professional studio secrets. Starting with essential information such as materials, basic plant anatomy and flower and leaf shapes, the book then explores the techniques for drawing and coloured pencil work, as well as painting with watercolour and gouache. Topics range from composition, working in the field and the use of photographs, to presentation, exhibiting and selling work. Subjects featured cover a wide range from exotic and common plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables to gardens as a whole. In addition there are 14 practical step-by-step demonstrations by members of the Society showing different techniques and approaches. This practical guide to the art is intended for artists with some painting experience, but there are so many wonderful illustrations that it makes a beautiful and fascinating guide to the subject for anyone who loves botanical illustration and would like to learn more about the process.

Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland - An attractive and interesting guide covering all the resident and migrant butterflies and some day-flying moths. Richard Lewington's classic and informative artwork depicts all stages of the life cycle for each species, from egg, caterpillar and chrysalis through to adults shown on typical food plants. Plus distribution maps and when you are likely to see each stage of the life cycle. An ideal guide for beginners as well as more experienced butterfly enthusiasts, presented in an accessible, easy-to-use field guide format.

Photographic Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Europe - Aimed at those who wish to find and identify butterflies encountered in the field quickly and easily, this full colour guide shows the text alongside the illustrations. The text focuses on features that complement the photographs and facilitate identification. This is the only guide that includes the Azores, Canaries, Madeira and all the Aegean islands.

Britain's Butterflies - Britain's Wildlife Series This book is the only comprehensive, photographic guide covering the 59 regularly occuring species of butterfly in Britain and Ireland. In full colour, 81 remarkable colour plates depict typical views of each butterfly species on and around typical plants, as well as showing their eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis also on typical plants. As well as showing the form and markings of each species in its different life stages, the photographs also illustrate how the butterflies might be typically seen, giving a good idea of scale and also showing the amazing ways in which adult, egg, caterpillar and chrysalis are camouflaged in their natural habitat. The text covers the key identification features of each species, behaviour, habitat, population and conservation. Also included for each speices are dimensions of wingspan, chrysalis, caterpillar and egg; timescale showing which months of the year the species is typically at each stage of the life-cycle, distribution map showing where to find each butterfly species in the British Isles, and tips for observation. In addition, butterfly families, the butterfly life-cycle, and typical habitats are introduced and illustrated with colour photographs. A comprehensive table shows butterfly food sources and caterpillar foodplants. Individual photographs at the back of the book show eggs of each species at 10x life size, caterpillars at life size, and chrysali at life size, all photographed in situ on typical plants.

Butterflies of Britain and Europe - New edition of this comprehensive field guide. 440 species are described, with information researched from original sources, covering the whole of Europe and North Africa. Each species is fully illustrated with paintings of the male, female, and all major forms - over 2000 superb illustrations in total. The text covers all taxonomic nomenclature, distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behaviour, life cycle, food plants and conservation, plus a small distribution map for each widespread species.

Butterflies - Natural History Museum Life Series A detailed yet accessible account of the natural history of these beautiful and complex creatures, including background information on their biology, ecology, evolution, diversity and conservation. Superbly illustrated throughout with colour photographs of butterflies from around the world.

Millennium Atlas of Butterflies - A superbly illustrated atlas presenting the findings of Butterflies for the New Millennium, the comprehensive 5-year survey of butterflies which took place recently in Britain and Ireland, providing an up-to-date assessment of the varying fortunes of British species, the habitats they live in and the threats they face. It contains full-page distribution maps and colour photographs, summarises much new information about butterfly ecology, and presents a vision of how these insects might be conserved in the future.

Butterflies - Pocket-sized, easy to follow guide to 240 species of European butterflies and moths, explaining when and where you are most likely to spot each species, and describing their most notable features. Each species is illustrated with a colour photograph to make identification easy. The text includes information on size, habitat, food plant, geographical area, flying times and details of similar confusable species. Plus illustrations of caterpillars.

Interactive Guide to Butterflies of Europe CD-ROM - This multi-media CD-ROM presents unique, up-to-date information on more than 400 European butterflies not available in regular field guides. All species are presented with superb colour drawings, pictures of living butterflies, and information on distribution and flight periods. Specific butterfly habitats are described and illustrated, with display of trend and degree of occurance in each country over the last 25 years. An easy-to-use interactive tool allows you to find which butterfly can be expected in a particular geographic region, habitat and flight period. This CD-ROM, compiled by specialists from the Dutch Butterfly Conservation, is a must for all European butterfly lovers.

The CD-ROM Guide to British Butterflies - Includes all 60 species that regularly occur in Britain and Ireland. Over an hour of video, superb illustrations by Richard Lewington, distribution maps and a comprehensive text.

British Butterflies Video - An identification guide filmed in high quality digital video format by Roger Wilmshurst, covering all 60 British species. Species filmed: Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Chequered Skipper, Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Essex Skipper, Lulworth Skipper, Silver-spotted Skiller, Swallowtail, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Green-veined White, Small White, large White, Wood White, Clouded Yellow, Green Hairstreak, Black Hairstreak, White-letter Hairstreak, Puple hairstreak, Brown Hairstreak, Small Copper, Large Copper, Holly Blue, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Northern Brown Argus, Small Blue, Silver-studded Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Adonis Blue, Large Blue, Duke of Burgundy, Small Tortoiseshell, Large Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral, Comma, White Admiral, Purple Emperor, Painted Lady, Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Marsh Fritillary, Glanville Fritillary, Heath Fritillary, High Brown Fritillary, Silver-washed Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary, Speckled Wood, Wall, Small Heath, Meadow Brown, Large Heath, Mountain Ringlet, Marbled White, Greyling, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Scotch Argus.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 1: Micropterigidae to Heliozelidae - The first volume of this outstanding series for the serious entomologist includes introductory chapters providing an important background to the study of British Lepidoptera. Each volume contains keys to families and species, and a systematic section consisting of a full description, details of life history, distribution map for each species, and structural drawings. The systematic section of this volume contains keys and descriptions of 152 British species from eight families - Micropterigidae, Eriocraniidae, Hepialidae, Nepticulidae, Opostegidae, Tischeriidae, Incurvariidae and Heliozelidae - belonging to the most primitive suborders. The 130 figures of larval leaf mines and cases are an important feature of this volume. The four full-colour plates of adult moths contain a total of 182 figures. "...a work absolutely essential to the needs of all students of Nepticuloidea and the allied groups covered" - J M Chalmers-Hunt, The Entomologist's Record

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2: Cossidae to Heliodinidae - Volume 2 of this outstanding series on the study of British Lepidoptera for the serious entomologist. Each volume contains keys to families and species, and a systematic section consisting of a full description, details of life history, distribution map for each species, and structural drawings. All species and significant variants are illustrated in colour plates. This volume covers the families Cossidae to Heliodinidae and includes major contributions on the Zygaenidae (burnets and foresters), Psychidae, Tineidae, Gracillariidae and Sesiidae (clearwings).

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 3: Yponomeutidae to Elachistidae - Volume 3 of this major series on the whole of the British Lepidoptera covers 240 British species in the microlepidopetera families Yponomeutidae sensu lato, Epermeniidae, Schreckensteiniidae, Coleophoridae and Elachistidae. A systematic section gives a full description, details of life history and a distribution map (including vice-county records up to mid-1996) of each species. This volume contains much original research, particularly into the hitherto undescribed early stages of many species. There are 109 text figures, including genitalia, wing venations and other structures, as well as 8 plates of larval cases (in duotone) and 9 plates of imagines (in colour). Comprehensive references and indexes complete the work.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 4(1): Oecophoridae to Scythrididae (excluding Gelechiidae) - Volume 4, part 1, of this outstanding series on the study of British Lepidoptera for the serious entomologist. This volume contains the Oecophoridae and all the smaller families - a total of 147 species. There are genitalia drawings of both sexes for each species, and also representative figures of wing venation for each family as well as other diagnostic characters. Each species account includes a full description, details of life history and a distribution map, including some records for 2001.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 4(2): Gelechiidae - Volume 4, part 2, of this outstanding series on the study of British Lepidoptera for the serious entomologist. This volume comprises the 160 speciesof Gelechiidae. In addition to an illustrated key to genera based on male genitalia, there are genitalia drawings of both sexes for each species, and representative figures of wing venation and other diagnostic characters. Each species account includes a full description, details of life history, and a distribution map (including some records for 2001).

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 7(1): Hesperiidae to Nymphalidae (the Butterflies) - For the first time, the 111 species on the British and Irish list are described and illustrated together. In addition to the full descriptions of all stages of metamorphosis of each native species, there are detailed accounts of life histories and distribution contributed by a large team of expert lepidopterists, many of whom have made a life-study of a single species. Introductory chapters on the vernacular names, early history, and re-establishment of insect populations, are followed by species accounts, details of classification, glossary and comprehensive index. 588 figures on 24 colour plates deptic both sexes (in most cases) of every species and subspecies, and many aberrations. The distribution maps include over 13,500 additional records to the end of 1988, mostly obatained from local and regional recorders throughout the British Isles, and there are graded maps for rare and migrant species. "Not since the turn of the century has a more comprehensive and up-to-date handbook of British and Irish butterflies been published" - Habitat "This is the work that all butterfly enthusiasts, amateur and professional naturalists and conservation organisations have waited for. In every respect superbly written, illustrated, produced and bringing together so much information that there is no doubt it will be the standard reference on British butterflies for decades to come" - Country-Side "The plates are superb. In the richness of coour and exquisite detail, they must surely be the most accurate illustrations of british butterflies ever printed" - Sir David Attenborough

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 7(2): Lasiocampidae to Thyatiridae - With life history chart of all 2596 species of British Lepidoptera. An outstanding series on the study of British Lepidoptera for the serious entomologist. Each volume contains keys to families and species, and a systematic section consisting of a full description, details of life history, distribution map for each species, and structural drawings. All species and significant variants are illustrated in colour plates.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 9: Sphingidae to Noctuidae (Noctuinae and Hadeninae) - This volume contains descriptions of 215 native species with reference to a further 28 speces of accidental or uncertain origin, from the families Sphingidae, Notodontidae, Thaumetopoeidae, Lymantriidae, Arctiidae, Ctenuchidae, nolidae and Noctuidae (subfamilies Noctuinae and Hadeninae). These include the moths popularly named hawk-moths, kittens, prominenets, tussocks, tiger moths and footmen as well as the numerous noctuids, sometimes known as 'owlets', which include the yellow underwings, wainscots and quakers. The 13 full-colour plates of adult moths contain a total of 506 figures depicting all 215 species. Three additional colour plates reproduce colour photographs of adults and larvae of species treated in both Volumes 9 and 10, showing them in the wild in natural resting positions.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 10: Noctuidae (Cuculliinae to Hypeninae) and Agaristidae - An outstanding series on the study of British Lepidoptera for the serious entomologist. Each volume contains keys to families and species, and a systematic section consisting of a full description, details of life history, distribution map for each species, and structural drawings. This volume completes the description of the noctuid moths begun in volume 9, with a total of 297 species in teh subfamilies Cuculliinae, Acronictinae, Amphipyrinae, Heliothinae, Acontiinae, Chloephorinae, Sarrothripinae, Pantheinae, Plusiinae, Catocalinae, Ophiderinae and Hypeninae, and a solitary representative of the family Agaristidae. These noctuids include the pouplarly named sharks, sallows, daggers, minors, the burnished brass and the silver-Y, as well as the red underwings and snouts. The 13 full-colour plates of adult moths contain a total of 589 figures depicting 265 species. "This series must be quite the best ever published which is to include the whole of the British Lepidoptera. It will useful and informative to amateur and professional alike" - The Naturalist

Butterflies and Moths of Britain and Europe - Collins Nature Guide This guide has good sized colour photos of each of the 150+ species described. Species are arranged in order of their wing colour to make it easy to identify the one you have found, with details of distribution, flight period, behaviour and a description of the caterpillar.

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland - The long-awaited new field guide to the larger moths, with more than 1600 superbly detailed colour illustrations of over 800 species showing moths in their natural resting postures. Plus details of field characters, similar species, flight season, life cycle, larval food plants, habitat, status and distribution of each species.

Practical Hints for the Field Lepidopterist - This is a facsimile reprint of a work published in three parts between 1901 and 1905. As with any book written almost a century ago it must be taken in the context of its time. However it still provides many insights into the study of moths that will be of value to modern day entomologists, biological surveyors and site managers. There are a few photographic plates and diagrams in Part Three.

A Lepidopterist's Handbook - A useful guide covering field methods, breeding, housing, identification, photography and specimen preparation.

Practical Hints for Collecting and Studying the Microlepidoptera - A practical manual for those interested in the smaller moths, describing the techniques for collecting adults, collecting immature stages, breeding, killing, setting and mounting.

Colour Identification Guide to the Moths of the British Isles - This popular book covers over 800 species and enables the entomologist to identify all the larger moths. This is an updated edition which includes new data on scarce migrants.

Enjoying Moths - This book provides a valuable addition to the moth enthusiast's library. Illustrated with line drawings and photographs there are sections on finding and rearing caterpillars, light traps, attracting moths to the garden and photographic techniques.

British Tortricoid Moths, Vols I & II (PDF) - These out-of-print volumes were originally published in 1973/79 by the Ray Society and are faithfully reproduced here on CD. Tortricoid moths are commonly known as leaf-rollers because of the leaf-rolling habit of the larvae of some species. These volumes contain over 100 text figures and 90 superb colour and monochrome plates, illustrating the species, their foodplants and their larval spinnings. The quality of reproduction of illustrations and text is excellent. The books are in Adobe Acrobat pdf format (free Reader software included), for Windows PCs and Macs, allowing high-quality printing of the text and plates.

British Pyralid Moths: A Guide to their Identification - No other book in print covers the British species of the family Pyralidae, which includes species such as the Mother of Pearl, the China-marks and the Grass Moths. All 208 species are clearly described and illustrated with photographs showing sexual dimorphism and different colour forms. Plus line drawings and information on life histories, habits, seasonal occurance, geographical distribution and host plants.

The Dragonflies of Europe - Rated "in all aspects, the finest work yet produced on the European Odonata" by Odonatologica (Abstracts) when first published, this work covers all the species Odonata found in Europe. The original work covered the 114 species then breeding in Europe, to which 10 further resident species have been added in this new edition, including one new to science, plus several non-breeders from outside Europe. The major part of the book describes these species, with identification keys, clear descriptions of the biology, flight periods and distribution, illustrated with many line drawings, European distribution maps, and 30 colour plates. Further information includes history and life history, distribution, morphology of the adult dragonfly, and guide to recent literature.

Dragonflies - Natural History Museum Life Series A good resource book with a wealth of detail on the life cycle, survival strategies and diversity of this ancient and highly successful insect group. Illustrated throughout with photographs showing their dramatic colours and forms.

Managing Habitats for Dragonflies - A useful booklet for those who would like to encourage dragonflies and damselflies.

The Grasshoppers and Allied Insects of Great Britain and Ireland - An identification guide to all 52 resident species of bush-crickets, crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, earwigs and stick insects, with full descriptions of song, life history, behaviour, habitat and distribution, plus colour plates of sex and colour variations.

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