Tree Hunting

1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland’s Towns and Cities

Paul Wood

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29 May 2025

Urban & municipal planning; Trees, wildflowers & plants; Eco-tourist guides

Enter a parallel wooded universe with the ultimate urban tree-spotter's guide

The Rebel Tree. The Climber's Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear.

In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees - the most charismatic, quirky or downright spectacular - that grow in Britain and Ireland's towns, cities and villages (and, in one case, from the crack in a church steeple). From a stumpy sycamore in Shetland, contorted by wind and hard weather, to the shining jewel in Brighton's unlikely treasure trove of elms, Paul travels on a quest from north to south rooting out the legends and tall tales behind these marvellous specimens. As he delves into this rich ecosystem, he reveals how trees are inextricably bound to the story of our towns and cities- they have always meant a great deal to those that live near them, and they continue to shape the fabric of urban life in deep, and often surprising ways.

Including sumptuous maps, grid references and charming travel notes so you can plan adventures of your own, Tree Hunting will help you unlock the secrets of Britain and Ireland's urban forests.

By: Paul Wood
Imprint: Particular Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 45mm
Weight: 990g
ISBN: 9780241502051
ISBN 10: 0241502055
Pages: 520
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

A constant explorer of cities and the irrepressible, boisterous nature they support, Paul Wood is the author of several books, including London is a Forest. He has been fascinated by trees ever since he noticed a beech seedling unfurling in his back garden as a child. He lives in London under the canopy of a pair of Victorian plane trees.

Reviews for Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland’s Towns and Cities

When I’m with Paul Wood, it feels quite possible I’ve entered the tree Matrix * Independent * I've never viewed Holloway Road as anything but a monotonous slog. Now, thanks to Wood, I've seen the trees, and they are glorious * Londonist *