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Trees and How They Work

by Olavi Huikari

A compact guide to tree biology

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A compact guide to tree biology

Olavi Huikari’s pocket book organizes its exploration of trees around the questions of how they function and why they matter to life on Earth. Its subjects range from feeding, breathing and growth to communication and regeneration, then widen to the diversity of tree kinds and the places they inhabit. Rare old engravings and specially commissioned drawings accompany this biological overview, giving the book a visual dimension alongside its natural-science subject matter.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults interested in tree biology and plant life
  • Readers seeking a compact introduction to how trees grow and function
  • Those who enjoy natural-history books with illustrations

Themes

Tree biologyGrowth and regenerationCommunication among treesTree diversity and habitatsThe role of trees in life on Earth

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Book overview

What is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? How many different kinds of trees are there and where do they live?

In this beautiful pocket book, illustrated with rare old engravings and specially commissioned drawings, internationally renowned Finnish tree boffin Professor Olavi Huikari takes us on an unforgettable journey deep into the secrets of these huge and most majestic of life forms.
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