{"product_id":"plant-a-tree-and-retree-the-world-retree-the-world-hardcover","title":"Plant a Tree and Retree the World: Retree the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Raskin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRosanna Morris\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere has never been a better time to plant a tree!\u003c\/b\u003e From their \u003cb\u003einvaluable role in fighting climate change\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecleaning the air of our cities\u003c\/b\u003e, to the\u003cb\u003e huge mental health benefits\u003c\/b\u003e being around their leafy presence can bring, \u003cb\u003etrees are at the very centre of both our urban and rural ecosystems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by \u003cb\u003eBen Raskin, head of horticulture at the Soil Association\u003c\/b\u003e, and supported by \u003cb\u003eFriends of the Earth UK, \u003c\/b\u003ethis earthy \u003cb\u003ecall-to-action \u003c\/b\u003eteaches the \u003cb\u003epractical how-tos \u003c\/b\u003ealongside the most \u003cb\u003einteresting insights to appreciate\u003c\/b\u003e about \u003cb\u003ethe significance of magnificent trees.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As movements to \u003cb\u003erewild\u003c\/b\u003e the world around us gain pace, \u003cb\u003etree planting\u003c\/b\u003e is being recognised as an \u003cb\u003eempowering\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epractical and surprisingly simple action\u003c\/b\u003e that each and every one of us can do in our backyard, park, local community, school, town, or city. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSections in this book include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrees and the World\u003c\/b\u003e - This section\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ecelebrates just how vital trees are, from how they help regulate the climate and absorb dangerous methane and nitrous oxide, to how they enrich soil, support wildlife, and keep our city air clean, as well as the threats they face from climate change. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowing Your Own Tree\u003c\/b\u003e - Tips on growing saplings from seed, cuttings, or grafting, plus guidance on care and maintenance, from weeding and mulching to when to prune and pollard. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTree Identification Guide\u003c\/b\u003e - A guide to the top\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e40 of our favourite trees, appreciated for their fruit and nuts, their ornamental value, and the role they play in supporting wildlife, including a neat introduction to how to recognise trees by their leaf shape, flowers, seeds, and fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrees and Happiness\u003c\/b\u003e - Research has revealed that trees are effective at reducing stress levels and improving our mental well-being, and this section digs into exactly how this happens. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you're a \u003cb\u003ekeen gardener, \u003c\/b\u003e an \u003cb\u003eavid environmental activist, \u003c\/b\u003eor simply want to learn more about these beautiful and powerful organisms, this must-read book illustrated by \u003cb\u003epopular\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003escreen-printer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosanna Morris \u003c\/b\u003esends the powerful message that \u003cb\u003ewe can plant a tree \u0026amp; retree the world!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Raskin\u003c\/b\u003e (Wiltshire, UK) is the Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association in the UK, and a father of two. He runs courses and training on organic growing and launched the Soil Association's flagship Organic Apprenticeship Scheme in 2007. Ben got the gardening bug working on an organic vineyard in northern Italy, and has worked in horticulture for 18 years, including a stint as Assistant Head Gardener at the UK charity Garden Organic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosanna Morris\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in the realm of print for over ten years. She first got excited about relief print at the age of 18 during her foundation diploma at the Bristol School of Art. During the course she took a trip to Paris where she encountered inspiring large-scale street art around the city. Once home, she wanted to make her drawings big and began carving huge life-size woodcuts of British farming and pasted them on abandoned walls around the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe went on to study Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts, where she developed her own unique style, evoking the traditional feel of British Wood Engravings within the aesthetic of contemporary illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332769321197,"sku":"9780711279346","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/rM3hKc_Z8a9780711279346.webp?v=1784969636","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/plant-a-tree-and-retree-the-world-retree-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}